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Every time you say a name, talk about a place, or point to a thing, you’re already using nouns.
Yes, really!
Words like “apple,” “school,” “Ravi,” or “freedom” are all nouns.
We use them in almost every sentence we speak. But many beginners don’t even realise it!
That’s why learning nouns is one of the first and easiest steps in your English journey.
And don’t worry, we’re going to keep this super simple and practical.
Let’s try this:
Look around you right now.
You’ll see many things- maybe a phone, a table, or your friend sitting nearby.
Each of those things has a name, right?
That name is called a noun.
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. It’s a basic part of speech and can be the subject or object in a sentence. Nouns help us identify and talk about the world.
Let’s use them in real sentences:
That’s it!
You already use nouns every day- even without knowing.
Examples:
Try it: Write the name of your school – that’s a proper noun!
A common noun is a general name for things of the same kind.
It doesn’t need a capital letter unless it starts a sentence.
Examples:
Try it: Say “city” – it could mean any city, not just Chennai.
A collective noun names a group of people, animals, or things as a single unit.
Examples:
Try it: Think of your class — it’s a group, but we call it one class.
An abstract noun is the name of ideas, feelings, or qualities.
You cannot touch or see them, but you can feel or imagine them.
Examples:
Try it: Can you touch happiness? No! But it’s still a noun.
A concrete noun is the opposite of abstract.
You can see, touch, hear, smell, or taste it.
Examples:
Try it: Look around and name five things you can see- all are concrete nouns!
book, pen, apple, car
water, milk, sugar, rice
Tip: If you can say “one” or “two” before it → it’s countable.
Always start names of people, cities, countries, or brands with a capital letter.
Example:
Correct: I live in Delhi.
Incorrect: I live in delhi.
When using a proper noun like a person’s name or a city, you don’t need “the” before it.
Example:
Correct: I met Anjali yesterday.
Incorrect: I met the Anjali yesterday.
If a noun is countable and singular, use “a” or “an” before it.
Example:
Use “an” before vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u).
Even though collective nouns refer to a group, they often use a singular verb.
Example:
Let’s play a quick and fun matching game!
Match the word to its type:
Word Your Guess: Type of Noun
Word
Your Guess: Type of Noun
Honesty
__________
Sita
__________
School
__________
Team
__________
Apple
__________
Water
__________
Answers:
Word
Type of Noun
Honesty
Abstract Noun
Sita
Proper Noun
School
Common Noun
Team
Collective Noun
Apple
Concrete & Countable Noun
Water
Uncountable Noun
Great job if you got them right! And if not — no worries. Just reading and trying is already great practice.
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Use real-life examples around you — like “Ravi” (proper), “school” (common), “team” (collective).
Practice daily by writing 2–3 sentences using each type.
Yes! It depends on how you use the word.
For example:
Ask yourself: Can I count it with numbers (one, two, three)?
If yes → it’s countable.
If not → it’s uncountable.
Examples:
Not at all!
Start with simple phrases and get comfortable using nouns.With time and regular speaking, grammar will become easier.
Apps like English Partner make it fun and natural.
