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Noun Types and Definitions Explained

The document provides definitions and classifications of nouns, including concrete, abstract, proper, common, and collective nouns. It includes examples and explanations of each type, such as 'casa' being female and 'São Paulo' as a proper noun. Additionally, it covers plural forms and diminutives, illustrating the various ways nouns can be categorized.

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Noun Types and Definitions Explained

The document provides definitions and classifications of nouns, including concrete, abstract, proper, common, and collective nouns. It includes examples and explanations of each type, such as 'casa' being female and 'São Paulo' as a proper noun. Additionally, it covers plural forms and diminutives, illustrating the various ways nouns can be categorized.

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Exercises

1 - What is the correct definition of a noun?


A word that names beings, things, places, feelings, among others.

2 - What type of noun designates a living being?


Concrete noun.

3 - Which of the nouns below is a proper noun?


Chair.
b) Book.
c) São Paulo.
d) Love.

What is the gender of the noun 'casa'?


Female

5 - What is the classification of the noun 'friendship'?


Abstract.

7 - What is the plural of the noun 'dog'?


Dogs.

What is the diminutive of the noun "table"?


Small table

9 - What is the collective noun for "fish"?


School.

10 - What is the noun that represents a group of people working together?


a) Team.
b) Pack.
c) Crowd.
d) Herd.

11 - Explain what an abstract noun is and give an example.


An abstract noun is a word that names ideas, feelings, concepts,
actions or qualities that cannot be perceived by the physical senses.
Exemplos: amor, felicidade, justiça, liberdade.

12 - Classify the nouns below according to their classification and


explain the reason for the choice:
Table - Common noun - for referring to a common object, without a proper name
specific.

Amazon River - Proper noun - because it refers to a specific name of a river.

Freedom - Abstract noun - as it refers to a quality or idea that does not


can be seen or touched.

Horse - Concrete noun - because it refers to a concrete and tangible living being.

Football - Common noun - for referring to a common sport, without a specific name
specific own.

City of São Paulo - Proper noun - for referring to a specific name of


a city.

Family - Common noun - as it refers to a group of related people


by family ties, without a specific proper name.

Sadness - Abstract noun - as it refers to a feeling or emotion that does not


can be touched or seen.

Herd - Collective noun - for referring to a group of the same animals


species.

Bando of birds - Collective noun - for referring to a group of birds


same species.

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