Subject: Parts of speech
Book: Parts of Speech
Nouns are words that name people places things or ideas. Examples include cat city happiness and John. They can act as subjects objects or complements in sentences and often pair with determiners such as a an or the. Common nouns refer to general items while proper nouns specify unique names like Paris or Einstein. Nouns also exist as abstract intangible concepts or as collective terms for groups such as team. Many nouns form their plural by adding s or es although some are irregular. Mastering nouns is crucial for clear communication and for building the foundations of effective sentences.