RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 15 – NOUNS – MODERN CLASSIFICATION – PART-9.
RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR – 15 – NOUNS – MODERN CLASSIFICATION – PART-9.
In the Rapidex English Speaking Course, Grammar – 15 focuses on Nouns, specifically their Modern Classification. Part-9 of this section delves into the various categories of nouns based on contemporary linguistic studies. Here’s an overview:
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Modern Classification of Nouns:
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Proper Nouns: Names of specific people, places, or organizations.
- Examples: Albert Einstein, New Delhi, Microsoft
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Common Nouns: General names for a class or category of people, places, or things.
- Examples: teacher, city, company
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Concrete Nouns: Nouns that can be identified through the five senses (touch, sight, taste, hearing, smell).
- Examples: apple, music, perfume
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Abstract Nouns: Nouns representing ideas, qualities, or states that cannot be perceived with the senses.
- Examples: freedom, happiness, intelligence
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Collective Nouns: Words that refer to a group of individuals or things as a single entity.
- Examples: team, flock, committee
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Countable Nouns: Nouns that can be counted and have both singular and plural forms.
- Examples: book/books, car/cars
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Uncountable Nouns: Nouns that cannot be counted individually and do not have a plural form.
- Examples: water, sand, information
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Compound Nouns: Nouns made up of two or more words functioning as a single unit.
- Examples: toothpaste, mother-in-law, basketball
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Possessive Nouns: Nouns that show ownership or possession.
- Examples: John’s book, the cat’s whiskers
For a comprehensive understanding and detailed explanations, you can refer to the Rapidex English Speaking Course. This course provides in-depth insights into modern noun classifications, complete with examples and exercises to enhance your grasp of the topic.
Additional Resources:
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Rapidex English Speaking Course PDF: Access the complete course material here:
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Wren and Martin English Grammar: A renowned resource for English grammar concepts:
By exploring these resources, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of modern noun classifications and their correct usage in English.