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Nouns

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What is a Noun?

A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Examples of NounsPeople Places Things Ideas

BobSally

teacherstudent

boygirl

schoolhome

OhioWhite House

citycountry

basketballchair

footpencilcarpet

newspaper

lovepeace

joy

Practice Finding Nouns

Find the noun(s) in each sentence!

Remember:A noun can be…• A person• A place• A thing• An idea

Practice Finding Nouns

Find the noun(s) in each sentence!

Bob is excited.

Remember:A noun can be…• A person• A place• A thing• An idea

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Practice Finding Nouns

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The students have pencils and paper.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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Some cities have many buildings.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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Basketball is fun.

Remember:A noun can be…• A person• A place• A thing• An idea

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Practice Finding Nouns

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I like cats, dogs, and horses.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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Muffins are delicious foods.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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John, Sally, and Jeff went to the store.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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Fruits and vegetables are good for you.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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This city is very big.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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I read the newspaper.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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That teacher gives no homework.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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The students sang three songs.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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She eats apples, bananas, grapes, and oranges.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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The crayons are on the desk.

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Practice Finding Nouns

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The bottle was filled with water and ice.

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Review

What 4 things does a noun name? people places things ideas

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You now know what nouns are and how to find nouns in sentences!