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ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

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Definition of nounKinds of nounsConcrete and abstract nounsConcrete nounsAbstract nounsFormation of abstract nouns
Card 1Definition of noun

What is a noun?

Answer

A noun is the name of a person, animal, place or thing. It can also name materials, an idea, an emotion, a quality, or a state. Examples include a person, a forest, water, bravery, and happiness.

Card 2Kinds of nouns

What are the four kinds of nouns?

Answer

Nouns are of four kinds: proper nouns, common nouns, collective nouns, and abstract nouns. Proper nouns name particular persons or things. Common nouns name general persons, places, animals, or things…

Card 3Concrete and abstract nouns

What is the difference between concrete nouns and abstract nouns?

Answer

Concrete nouns occupy space and can be seen, felt, and touched. Abstract nouns do not occupy space, so they cannot be seen or touched, though they can be felt and understood. Examples of concrete noun…

Card 4Concrete nouns

Why are concrete nouns called concrete?

Answer

Concrete nouns are called concrete because they occupy space and can be experienced by the senses. They can usually be seen, felt, or touched. For example, a forest and a helicopter are concrete nouns…

Card 5Abstract nouns

Why are abstract nouns called abstract?

Answer

Abstract nouns are called abstract because they do not occupy space. They cannot be seen or touched, but they can be understood or felt. Words like bravery, poverty, and despair are abstract nouns.

Card 6Formation of abstract nouns

How can abstract nouns be formed from adjectives?

Answer

Abstract nouns can be formed from adjectives by changing the word with a suffix or spelling change. Examples are brave — bravery; long — length; false — falsehood.

Card 7Formation of abstract nouns

How can abstract nouns be formed from verbs?

Answer

Abstract nouns can be formed from verbs by adding or changing a suffix. Examples are know — knowledge; choose — choice; judge — judgment.

Card 8Formation of abstract nouns

How can abstract nouns be formed from common nouns?

Answer

Abstract nouns can also be formed from common nouns. Examples are child — childhood; friend — friendship; slave — slavery.

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What are the important topics in Nouns for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar?
Key topics in Nouns include What a Noun Is, Concrete and Abstract Nouns, Formation of Abstract Nouns, Countable and Uncountable Nouns. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
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There are 30 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 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Nouns. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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