Which word is a noun?

key notes:

Definition of a Noun:

  • A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or animal.
  • Examples: teacher, school, apple, cat.

Types of Nouns:

  • Person: Names a person (e.g., Sarah, doctor).
  • Place: Names a place (e.g., park, city).
  • Thing: Names an object or thing (e.g., book, chair).
  • Animal: Names an animal (e.g., dog, lion).

Identifying Nouns:

  • Look for Names: Words that refer to specific people, places, things, or animals are nouns.
  • Ask Questions: What is it? Who is it? Where is it? If the answer is a person, place, thing, or animal, it’s likely a noun.

Examples in Sentences:

  • The cat is sleeping. (cat = noun)
  • We went to the park. (park = noun)
  • She has a pen. (pen = noun)
  • The teacher is nice. (teacher = noun)

Practice Identifying Nouns:

  • Provide sentences or short passages and ask students to circle or highlight the nouns.
  • Use pictures and ask students to name the nouns they see.

Non-Nouns:

  • Explain that not all words are nouns. Words like “run,” “happy,” and “quick” are verbs or adjectives, not nouns.

Let’s practice!✒️