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Noun Types and Functions

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Noun Types and Functions

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📚 Part 1: Identifying Noun Types

1. Circle the type of noun for each word below:

Toronto

Common Noun

Proper Noun

happiness

Concrete Noun

Abstract Noun

pencil

Concrete Noun

Abstract Noun

2. Check all the proper nouns in this list:

canada

Prime Minister Trudeau

school

CN Tower

teacher

Lake Ontario

3. Sort these nouns into the correct categories. Write each word in the appropriate column:

Words to sort: courage, Vancouver, team, love, hockey stick, Parliament Hill, freedom, desk

Common Nouns

Proper Nouns

✏️ Part 2: Noun Functions and Creation

4. Complete each sentence with the type of noun requested in brackets:

a) The _____________ [proper noun] is located in Ontario.

b) My _____________ [concrete noun] is sitting on the desk.

c) The student felt great _____________ [abstract noun] after finishing the test.

d) Every _____________ [common noun] in the classroom was paying attention.

5. Write two original sentences using the noun types specified:

Sentence 1: Include one proper noun and one abstract noun.

Sentence 2: Include one concrete noun and one common noun.

6. Identify the function of the underlined noun in each sentence:

a) Sarah walked to the store.

Subject

Object

b) The teacher gave the students homework.

Subject

Object

🌟 Part 3: Extension Activities (Advanced Learners)

7. Create a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your favourite Canadian landmark. Your paragraph must include:

• At least 2 proper nouns
• At least 2 abstract nouns
• At least 3 concrete nouns
• At least 1 collective noun (bonus challenge!)

8. Advanced Challenge: Explain the difference between concrete and abstract nouns in your own words, then provide three examples of each that relate to school life.

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