Common nouns are things that we Proper nouns refer to a specific

can see, touch, smell, hear or feel. thing, place or person by name. Nouns are used to name
Queen Elizabeth objects, people, animals,
dog party places, events and feelings.
There are lots of different types!

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of any more?
The Eiffel Tower

Abstract nouns refer A collective noun is a noun that A compound noun is a noun that is

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to an idea, state or quality. refers to a group of people,

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made up of two other words.
animals or things.
Peace at last!
flock of sheep suitcase

The lion wanted sunshine

courage. crowd of people