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| − | A '''noun''' is a [[word]] used to name a [[person]], [[animal]], [[place]], [[thing]], or an abstract [[idea]]. Nouns are usually the first words which small children learn.{{fact}} The | + | A '''noun''' is a [[word]] used to name a [[person]], [[animal]], [[place]], [[thing]], or an abstract [[idea]]. Nouns are usually the first words which small children learn.{{fact}} The bold words in the following [[sentence]]s are all nouns: |
| − | " | + | "'''Jesus''' will return to set up His '''kingdom''' on '''Earth'''." |
| − | " | + | "'''Philosophy''' is of little '''comfort''' to the '''starving'''." |
| − | " | + | "'''Homosexuality''' is an '''abomination'''." |
| − | A proper noun is a noun that is capitalized. | + | A proper noun is a noun that is capitalized. Not all, but most, capitalized words are also proper nouns. The most common exception is the word "I" which is a pronoun. |
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Revision as of 20:53, November 15, 2007
A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, or an abstract idea. Nouns are usually the first words which small children learn.[Citation Needed] The bold words in the following sentences are all nouns:
"Jesus will return to set up His kingdom on Earth."
"Philosophy is of little comfort to the starving."
"Homosexuality is an abomination."
A proper noun is a noun that is capitalized. Not all, but most, capitalized words are also proper nouns. The most common exception is the word "I" which is a pronoun.