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ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

25 flashcards for Nouns (ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is a noun?"

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Definition of NounTypes of NounsParts of SpeechFunction of WordsProper NounsProper vs Common NounsCommon NounsComparison
Card 1Definition of Noun

What is a noun?

Answer

A noun is the name of a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea. It is called a naming word. For example: girl, tiger, Delhi, book, love, and honesty are all nouns.

Card 2Types of Nouns

Give an example of a noun used as a person, place, and thing.

Answer

Person: Teacher<br>Place: School<br>Thing: Chair<br>Each of these words names something specific and is a noun.

Card 3Parts of Speech

What are the eight parts of speech in English?

Answer

The eight parts of speech are: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. A word can belong to different parts of speech depending on how it is used in a sente…

Card 4Function of Words

Why can't we say a word is always a noun?

Answer

Because the part of speech depends on how the word is used in a sentence. For example, 'back' can be a noun (He patted my back), adjective (the back door), verb (He backed out), or adverb (He came bac…

Card 5Proper Nouns

What is a proper noun?

Answer

A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing and always starts with a capital letter. Example: Delhi, Ganga, Diwali, Monday, Hindustan Times.

Card 6Proper vs Common Nouns

Is 'city' a proper noun? Why or why not?

Answer

No, 'city' is a common noun because it refers to any city in general. A proper noun would be the name of a specific city, like 'Mumbai' or 'Chennai'.

Card 7Common Nouns

What is a common noun?

Answer

A common noun is a general name for people, places, or things of the same kind. It does not name anything specifically. Examples: boy, mountain, river, school.

Card 8Comparison

Differentiate between proper and common nouns with examples.

Answer

Proper nouns name specific things and start with a capital letter (e.g., Amit, Yamuna, January). Common nouns are general names (e.g., boy, river, month). All proper nouns are capitalized; common noun…

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What are the important topics in Nouns for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Key topics in Nouns include What is a Noun?, Types of Nouns, Forming Abstract Nouns, Collective Nouns in Use. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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There are 25 flashcards for Nouns covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Nouns for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 68 practice questions on Nouns. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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