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Nouns — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar
Nouns revision notes for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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1. What a Noun Is
- A noun is the name of a person, animal, place or thing.
- A noun can also name materials, an idea, an emotion, a quality, or a state.
- Nouns are of four kinds: proper, common, collective, and abstract.
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2. Concrete and Abstract Nouns
- All nouns can be classified as abstract or concrete.
- 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.
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3. Formation of Abstract Nouns
- Abstract nouns can be formed from adjectives, verbs, and common nouns.
- Abstract nouns can be formed from adjectives, e.g. brave to bravery, long to length, false to falsehood.
- Abstract nouns can be formed from verbs, e.g. know to knowledge, choose to choice, judge to judgment.
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4. Countable and Uncountable Nouns
- A countable noun has a plural form; an uncountable noun does not have one.
- Countables may be used with words such as a, one, two, few, many.
- Uncountables cannot be used with a, one, a few; instead words like little and much are used.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
A noun is the nameNouns are of four kindsConcrete nouns occupy space and canAbstract nouns can be formed fromCollective nouns name a group
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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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