Nouns Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
a noun denoting a material object rather than an abstract quality, state, or action, e.g. dog, building, tree.
A
concrete noun
concrete
2
Q
a noun denoting an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object, e.g. truth, danger, happiness
A
abstract noun
abstract
3
Q
the generic name for a person, place, or thing in a class or group.
A
common noun
common
4
Q
a specific (i.e., not generic) name for a particular person, place, or thing.
A
proper noun
proper
5
Q
any noun that is used to name a group of something (people, animals, things, etc.).
A
collective noun
collective
