Nouns
HeyGen Introduction Video
Content
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. It’s like the main character of a sentence! Without nouns, you wouldn’t be able to talk about people, places, or anything in the world!
Here are some examples of nouns:
Let’s look at the four main types of nouns that you need to know:
1. People – Nouns that name people.
Examples:
- teacher
- friend
- mother
- John
Example Sentence: “My teacher is very kind.”
(“Teacher” is the noun here!)
2. Places – Nouns that name places.
Examples:
- School
- Park
- City
- Beach
Example Sentence: “We go to the park every weekend.”
(“Park” is the noun here!)
3. Things – Nouns that name things (objects, animals, ideas).
Examples:
- Book
- Dog
- Laptop
- Car
Example Sentence: “My dog loves playing with a ball.”
(“Dog” and “ball” are nouns here!)
4. Ideas or Feelings – Nouns that name things you can’t touch but are real.
Examples:
- Happiness
- Love
- Fear
- Friendship
Example Sentence: “Friendship is important.”
(“Friendship” is the noun here!)
Watch this video to review what you have learned so far.
Singular vs. Plural Nouns
Singular Nouns: When we talk about one thing.
Example: “I have a dog.” (Only one dog!)
Plural Nouns: When we talk about more than one thing. We usually add “-s” to the noun.
Example: “I have two dogs.” (More than one dog!)
However, plural nouns don’t always just add an s. There are other rules too, which are explained in the second part of the following video.
Practice Zone
Here’s an activity to check if you understand what nouns are.
The next activity will let you practice singular and plural nouns.