definition, types, examples, activity, gerund

1. BY
S. CYRENE THANGA BLESSY
S. EVANGELENE KEZIAH

3. NOUNS WITH EXAMPLES
• People – Rahul, Sheela, Man, Person, Tommy, Women, Girl, The Prime Minister
• Places – Bangalore, India, Mexico, North Pole, South Africa, The Nile River, Classroom,
Bedroom, Basketball Court, Cricket Ground, Swimming Pool
• Animals/Birds/Aquatic Animals/Reptiles – Lion, Zebra, Snake, Ostrich, Flamingo, Bear,
Cat, Fish, Shark
• Ideas – Evolution, Invention, Extinction, Argument, Destruction
• Objects/Things – Bat, Cycle, Curtains, Paper, Bag, Blackboard, Cupboard

4. NOUN:
➢ Name
➢ Place
➢ Animal
➢ Things
➢ Idea

5. ANIMAL NAMES are included

10. Collective Nouns:
A collective noun is a naming word that is used to denote a group of objects, animals or people.
Examples:
1.Collective nouns for groups of animals
1.A pride of lions
2.A flock of sheep
3.A swarm of bees
4.A herd of elephants
2.Collective nouns for groups of people
1.A band of musicians
2.A board of directors
3.A crew of sailors
4.A company of actors
3.Collective nouns for a number of things/objects
1.A pair of shoes
2.A chain of mountains
3.A fleet of ships
4.A bunch of grapes

12. GERUND
➢ The term refers to the “-ing” (ADD) form of a verb
➢ a noun, ending in -ing, that has been made from a verb
➢ EXAMPLES
•Swimming is my favorite hobby.
•Running every day improves my stamina.
•Singing in the shower is a great way to start the day.
•Dancing is a fun way to exercise.
•Cooking is a passion of mine.