Basic English Language Skills Basic English Language Skills
NOUNS
The job of a noun is to name something. It might be an object, a person, 
a place, or even a thought or idea. There are different types of nouns:
Common nouns:  Refer to an object that you can see or touch.
Proper nouns: Indicate the name of a person or place. Proper nouns 
always start with a capital letter.
Abstract nouns: Refer to concepts, rather than to things that you can 
detect with your senses.
Collective nouns: Are used to name a group or collection of people  
or things.
Example:    South Africa, Oxbridge Academy, Desmond Tutu, T oyota
Example:    table, chair, dog
Example:    love, courage, hope, innovation
Example:    “board” of directors, “litter” of puppies, “herd” of cattle