What are the two types of nouns?
The two types of nouns are proper nouns and common nouns. What is a proper noun? A proper noun is used to name a specific person, place or thing. Such as Bill Gates, New York and the Hudson River. A proper noun is always capitalized. What is a common noun? A common noun is used to name one or all members of a class or group. Such as a boat, woman, light and minutes. A common noun does not have to be capitalized. Common nouns can be concrete or abstract. Concrete nouns are used to name things people can use their senses to see. Abstract nouns are used to name intangible things such as qualities (sweetness) and ideas (freedom). The common nouns are highlighted in the following sentences: The bear caught a salmon in the stream. Love is All. What is a pronoun? A pronoun is used in the place of a noun or phrase. There are many types of pronouns: personal, relative, interrogative, reflexive, intensive, demonstrative and indefinite. Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific nouns. Such
