NOUN (EXPERT)
Definition:
A noun is a word that functions as the name of a person, place, animal, thing, idea, quality, or concept. It can act as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.
Classification of Nouns
1. Proper Noun
Specific names of people, places, organizations, or days.
Examples:
Rahul, Bihar, India, Google
2. Common Noun
General names.
Examples:
Student, City, River, Book
3. Collective Noun
Names a collection or group.
Examples:
Team, Army, Jury, Committee
4. Material Noun
Names substances or materials.
Examples:
Wood, Plastic, Silver, Steel
5. Abstract Noun
Names qualities, emotions, states, or ideas.
Examples:
Justice, Courage, Intelligence, Freedom
Functions of Nouns
• Subject:
Rahul plays cricket.
• Object:
She bought a laptop.
• Object of a Preposition:
The keys are on the table.
• Subject Complement:
Rahul is a doctor.
Examples
The teacher praised the students.
Honesty always brings respect.
The committee approved the proposal.
The river flows through the village.
Success comes through hard work.
Practice
Identify the type of noun in these words:
1. Bihar
2. Team
3. Honesty
4. Gold
5. Student
Remember:
Every sentence contains at least one noun or pronoun because someone or something performs the action or is being described.