Nouns

Nouns are one of the eight traditional parts of speech.

Here's guidance for a comprehensive study about them. To become an expert, cover all the topics listed here and their sub-divisions.

What is a noun?

Explores the various ways it is defined and helps you to understand what kind of word it is.

Types of nouns

This page...

• gets to the bottom of our experience of using different kinds of names
• then lists the different types and
• shows you the basis of the division into those types.

Number (Singular and Plural)

On this page, you will find answers to...

• What is the concept of number?
• How can you make the plural from a singular?
• Why is number important in grammar?

Gender

The property of Gender, which applies to nouns and pronouns in English, is easy enough to understand. However, modern usage has made it slightly difficult. There is also a problem related to the lack of a personal pronoun of the common gender in English.

Grammatical Case

The page on Grammatical Case lists...

• the various case forms
• and their associated functions in sentences.

Forms and Functions of
Nouns and Pronouns

This is a helpful summary page of all the forms and functions of the noun.

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