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2 2 Nouns
Warm-up
Read the introduction of a story given below. Circle the proper nouns and
underline the common nouns.
Harry had never even imagined such a strange and beautiful place. It was lit by
tens of thousands of candles that were floating in mid-air over four long tables,
where the rest of the students were sitting. These tables were laid with glittering
golden plates and goblets. At the top of the hall was another long table where
the teachers were sitting.
Professor McGonagall led the first years up here, so that they came to a halt in a
line facing the other students, with the teachers behind them.
All naming words are called nouns. They name people, places, animals or things.
Person
The teacher is teaching his students.
The words teacher and students are the names of people.
Animal
The cat has attacked a mouse.
The words cat and mouse are the names of animals.
Place
Delhi is a big city.
Delhi and city are the names of places.
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