Nouns
Welcome to the chapter on Nouns for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn what nouns are, the different types of nouns, and how to use them in sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to spot and use nouns easily in your reading and writing!
Introduction
Nouns are naming words. They name people, places, animals, and things. Learning about nouns helps you make better sentences and talk about the world around you.
Types of Nouns
- Person: boy, teacher, doctor, Rita
- Place: school, park, city, India
- Animal: dog, cat, lion, elephant
- Thing: book, ball, chair, pencil
Common and Proper Nouns
Common nouns are general names for people, places, animals, or things.
Proper nouns are special names and always begin with a capital letter.
- Common noun: girl, city, dog
- Proper noun: Sita, Mumbai, Tommy
Using Nouns in Sentences
When you write or speak, use nouns to name people, places, animals, or things.
- The dog runs fast.
- Rita goes to school.
- I have a red ball.
Fun Activity: Noun Hunt
Look around your room and write down five nouns you see. Are they people, places, animals, or things?
Summary
- Nouns are naming words.
- They name people, places, animals, and things.
- Proper nouns are special names and start with a capital letter.
Practice Questions
- Circle the nouns: The cat sits on the mat.
- Write two proper nouns.
- Is "school" a common or proper noun?
- Make a sentence using the noun "book".
- List one noun for each: person, place, animal, thing.
Challenge Yourself
- Write five sentences using at least one noun in each.
- Find three proper nouns in your textbook.
Did You Know?
- Every sentence needs a noun to tell us who or what it is about!
- Some nouns can be both common and proper, like "city" and "Delhi".
Glossary
- Noun: A naming word.
- Common noun: A general name for a person, place, animal, or thing.
- Proper noun: A special name that starts with a capital letter.
Answers to Practice Questions
- cat, mat
- Rita, India (any two)
- Common noun
- (Example: I read a book every night.)
- Person: teacher; Place: park; Animal: lion; Thing: pencil
Use nouns every day to make your sentences clear and strong!