This course covers the elements of basic grammar and is designed to be used by seventh graders. It would also be beneficial to advanced elementary students and as a review for eighth graders through college. Myra T. Vinson, B.S. in Elementary Education and M.A. in English, Mississippi College. Abstract A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea.
All nouns are either common or proper, concrete or abstract.
A common noun names in general any person, place, thing, or idea. A proper noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea. It always begins with a capital letter. In proper nouns of more than one word, all important words are capitalized. A concrete noun names things you can see or touch such as desk, pencil, or tree.