NOUNS
NOUNS
What are nouns?
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. They include gerunds, some infinitives, and the collective adjective.
The judge granted the petitioner full custody of her children. (People) Mrs. Garcia will move from her house in California to her condominium in New York next month. (Place)
The lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case. (Thing)
The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights. (Idea)
Killing another person is the gravamen of Homicide. (Gerund)
To err is human.
(Infinitive)
The poor are blessed.
(Collective adjective)
Two point one The Categories of Nouns
Two point one The Categories of Nouns
a. What are concrete and abstract nouns?
Concrete nouns name people, places, or things you can touch, see, hear, smell, or taste. They refer to what can be perceived by the senses.
The judge granted the petitioner full custody of her children. Mrs. Garcia will move from her house in California to her condominium in New York next month.
The lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Mr. Lopez and his daughter are doctors. The park was along the Pasig River. Henry bought a Pepsi and popcorn in the store.
Abstract nouns name intangible things, such as ideas, concepts, attributes, characteristics, or emotions. They refer to anything that is not directly observable.
The prosecutor expressed his opinion on the subject clearly and forcefully.
The Philippines values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.
The meeting to discuss the evidence will be held on Thursday at noon. We must fight for justice and fairness.
It is time to change careers.
Celina has both beauty and intelligence.