Andrew, teacher, Chicago, pineapple, chair, characterization, compassion, justice Top of this page Noun Classifications Nouns can be classified as proper, common, abstract, mass, and collective. Below are descriptions and examples of these various types of nouns. Proper nouns name specific people, places or things and are capitalized. Abstract nouns refer to an intangible idea or quality.
Most nouns have one form for the singular and another for the plural .
Nouns also change form to indicate possession or ownership. Read our Privacy Policy . All rights reserved. For problems or suggestions concerning this service, please contact the webmaster .