Grammar: Parts of Speech
A1 Lesson 1: What is a Noun?
The Four Types of Nouns
A noun is a word that names something. Everything has a name! Let's look at the four main categories.
1. People 🧑🏫
A noun can be a person's job or a family member.
- teacher
- mother
- student
2. Places Angkor Wat
A noun can be the name of a place, big or small.
- Siem Reap
- city
- temple
3. Animals 🐘
The name of any animal is a noun.
- cat
- elephant
- fish
4. Things 📖
A noun can be the name of any object you can see or touch.
- book
- rice
- phone
Key Takeaways
- A noun is a word that names something.
- Nouns can be a Person, Place, Animal, or Thing.
Practice Your Grammar 🎯
Exercise 1: Check Your Understanding
- Which word is a Place? (a) friend, (b) library, (c) happy
→ Answer: (b) library - In the sentence "I see an elephant," what is 'elephant'? (a) Person, (b) Place, (c) Animal
→ Answer: (c) Animal
Exercise 2: Name Something!
In your notebook, or with a partner, try to name:
- One place in your city.
- One animal you like.
- One thing on your desk.
Key Vocabulary
- Noun A word that names a person, place, animal, or thing.
- People Human beings (e.g., teacher, mother, Dara).
- Place A specific position or point in space (e.g., Siem Reap, school).
- Animal A living thing that is not a plant or human (e.g., cat, elephant).
- Thing An object that you can see or touch (e.g., book, phone).
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