ENGLISH GRAMMER : NOUN

 

NOUN

 

NOUN : A noun is the name of a person, place, animal, thing, quality or feeling.

Examples: Monica, school, cow, book, honesty, happiness, etc.

 

Study the following sentences:

 

1. Bhagat Singh was a patriot.

 

2. The Hindu worship a cow.

 

3. Truthfulness brings fearlessness.

 

Nouns can have different case:

 

1. A noun is in the nominative case if it is the subject of a verb.

Example: Sachin played a game.

 

2. A noun is in the objective case if it is the direct object of verb.

Example: Sachin played a game.

 

3. If a noun in the objective case comes after a preposition, it is in the accusative case.

Example: The book is on the table.

 

4. A noun is in the dative case if it is the indirect object of verb.

Example: Grandmother gave a sweet to Monu.

 

Nouns can be countable as well as uncountable.

 

1. Countable Nouns

Nouns that can be quantified or counted with numbers are known as countable nouns.

Examples:  A house, four walls, two eyes, etc.

 

Remember the following points about countable nouns:

 

1. They can be quantified by numbers.

2. They have singular and plural forms.

3. They can use 'a', 'an' or 'one' before them.

4. 'Many' can also be used before them.

 

2. Uncountable Nouns:

Nouns that cannot be counted and are usually quantified by words that signify amount are called uncountable nouns.

Examples: cotton, oil, smoke, English, sugar, wool, etc.

 

Points to remember about uncountable nouns:

 

1. They are quantified by an amount rather than numbers.

2. They have only one form (singular).

3. They cannot have 'a', 'an' or 'one' before them.

4. They can have 'much', 'any' or 'some' before them.

5. All abstract and material nouns are uncountable nouns.

Types of Noun:

1.    Proper Noun

2.    Common Noun

3.    Material Noun

4.    Collective Noun

5.    Abstract Noun

 

1.    Proper Noun: They are the names of particular persons, places, animals or things. Proper nouns do not have any plural forms.

Examples:

1. The Kerala Express arrived late.

2. Aman studies in Delhi Public School.

3. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

 

2.    Common Noun: They are names of common persons, places, animals and things. All common nouns have Singular and Plural forms.

Examples:

1. The cow is a useful animal.

2. Keep the book on the table.

 

3.    Material Noun: They are the names of materials used for making different things

Examples:

1. Chapati is made of wheat.

2. This necklace is made of gold.

3. Bring that steel scale here.

 

4.    Collective Noun: They are words that name a group or collection of persons, animals or things as a complete whole.

Examples:

1. Their friendship dates back to five years.

2. Childhood is a very beautiful time.

 

5.    Abstract Noun: They are the names of actions, qualities, feelings, state of mind or art.

Examples:

1. Their friendship dates back to five years.

2. Childhood is a very beautiful time.