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Transcript of Nouns!. A noun is any word that is a… Person boy runner doctor friend baby Patty Bernard students.
A noun is any word that is a…Place
kitchen
farmplaygrou
nd Ohio
beach
schoolCleveland
Cleveland…the
best city of all time.
• More difficult to identify because they’re defined differently by different people
For example: Some say this is beauty.
Tricky “idea” nouns
Others say this is beauty.
So how can I be sure if something is a noun?
• A good trick is to try to place the word “the” in front of the word in question. If it works, it’s probably a noun (unless it’s a proper noun like Patty, Bernard or Cleveland).
Which is a Noun?Beauty or Beautiful?Happy or Happiness?
Anger or Angry?Sad or Sadness?
Patient or Patience?Think of one on your own!
Let’s practice finding nouns!
Wahoo!Find the nouns in the following sentences. Hint: Remember the “the” trick.
1.The individuals can view fascinating instruments.
2.Famous performers whose costumes can be seen include John Lennon and Tina Turner.
3. My guitar was supplied by a private collector and it brings me joy.
Why Does it Matter?• Understanding how language
works will help us put it together in more accurate, sophisticated ways! (Build the puzzle!)
• Using a common language will help us talk about grammar mistakes (“The antecedent was ambiguous.”).