686. The Noun

A noun names an object. That object might be a person, a place, or a thing.
Here are some nouns that name a person: Queen Elizabeth, Jim, my teacher
Here are some nouns that name a place: my house, Lincoln Middle School, Riverwood Park
Here are some nouns that name a thing: a chicken, the table, our car

A noun can also name an idea.
Here are some nouns that name an idea: bravery, brotherhood, patriotism, love

Use a noun to name a person, a place, a thing, or an idea.

▶Now you try it. Find the two nouns in this sentence. My dog found a bone. Did you find two words that each name an object? Good for you!