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Step 2: Types of Nouns

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

There are 5 main types of nouns in English:

Type	Definition	Examples
1. Proper Noun	The specific name of a person, place, or thing. Always starts with a capital letter.	Raj, India, London, Coca-Cola
2. Common Noun	A general name for a person, place, or thing.	boy, city, country, bottle
3. Collective Noun	Names a group of people or things.	team, class, family, bunch
4. Abstract Noun	Names an idea, feeling, or quality (something you can’t touch).	love, freedom, anger, happiness
5. Concrete Noun	Names something you can see, touch, hear, taste, or smell.	apple, car, music, perfume

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🧠 Example Sentences:

1. Raj lives in India.
   → Proper nouns (specific names)
2. The boy plays with his dog.
   → Common nouns (general names)
3. Our team won the match.
   → Collective noun (group)
4. Happiness is important.
   → Abstract noun (feeling)
5. I have an apple on the table.
   → Concrete nouns (can touch and see)