What are nouns?
Nouns are words that name people, places, animals, things, or ideas. Nouns help us tell who or what a sentence is about.
Examples:
- girl
- school
- dog
- book
Note
If you can point to it, name it, or think about it, it is often a noun.
Nouns name people
Nouns can name people. These nouns tell who is in a sentence.
Examples:
- The boy is running.
- My teacher is kind.
- The doctor helps people.
Note
Words like girl, mom, and friend are nouns because they name people.
Nouns name places
Nouns can name places. A place is where someone goes or where something is.
Examples:
- The class is in the school.
- We went to the park.
- The book is on the table.
Note
Places can be big, like a city, or small, like a room.
Nouns name animals and things
Nouns can name animals and things we can see, touch, or use.
Examples:
- The cat is sleeping.
- I have a red ball.
- The car is fast.
Note
Animals and objects are easy nouns to find because you can often see them.
Finding nouns in sentences
To identify nouns in a sentence, ask yourself: Who or what is the sentence about?
Examples:
- The dog runs fast.
- The girl reads a book.
- My family eats dinner together.
Note
A sentence can have more than one noun. Look carefully for all the naming words.