RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 15 – NOUNS – INTRODUCTION – PART-1.
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RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE – GRAMMAR – 15
NOUNS – INTRODUCTION (PART-1)
What is a Noun?
A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. It is one of the most important parts of speech in English grammar.
Examples of Nouns:
- Person – Ram, Teacher, Doctor, Mother
- Place – Delhi, School, Park, Office
- Thing – Table, Book, Pen, Mobile
- Idea/Feeling – Honesty, Love, Anger, Happiness
Types of Nouns
Proper Noun (विशेष संज्ञा)
- A specific name of a person, place, or thing.
- Always starts with a capital letter.
- Examples: India, Taj Mahal, Rahul, Amazon
Common Noun (जातिवाचक संज्ञा)
- A general name for people, places, or things.
- Examples: Boy, City, Car, River
Collective Noun (समूहवाचक संज्ञा)
- A word that represents a group of things or people.
- Examples: Army (soldiers), Team (players), Flock (birds)
Abstract Noun (भाववाचक संज्ञा)
- Represents ideas, qualities, or emotions.
- Examples: Honesty, Courage, Wisdom, Beauty
Material Noun (द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा)
- A noun that refers to materials or substances.
- Examples: Gold, Water, Air, Cotton
Examples in Sentences:
Proper Noun: Sachin Tendulkar is a great cricketer.
Common Noun: The girl is playing in the park.
Collective Noun: A bunch of grapes is on the table.
Abstract Noun: Honesty is the best policy.
Material Noun: Gold is a precious metal.
Rules to Remember
Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.
Abstract nouns cannot be touched, they are only felt.
Material nouns do not have a plural form (e.g., We don’t say golds or airs).
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