Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or animals. They tell us what we are talking about in a sentence.
Ask yourself: “Who or what is this sentence about?” The answer is usually a noun.
Common nouns name general people, places, or things. Proper nouns name specific people, places, or things and always begin with a capital letter.
Remember: Proper nouns always start with a capital letter because they name something special.
Singular nouns name one person, place, thing, or animal. Plural nouns name more than one.
Most plurals are made by adding -s or -es to the end of the word. Some plurals are irregular (like child → children).
Nouns are important because they tell us who or what a sentence is about. Every complete sentence needs a noun.
Check your sentences: Do you see a person, place, thing, or animal? That’s your noun!