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Types of nouns: (list three to five words of each type) · Common Nouns: name a class of people, places, things, or ideas. EX: pro clubs,dickies, lowriders, reunions, long knee socks · Proper Nouns: give the name or title of a particular person, place, thing, or idea (must be capitalized). EX: Whittier, Cholos, Chicano, Chicana, Cholas · Compound Nouns: consist of words used together to form a single noun. EX: freeway,, outside, fireworks, nighttime. · Concrete Nouns: refer to material things, to people, or to places. EX: wheels, motor oil, engine · Abstract Nouns: name ideas, qualities, concepts, emotions, or attitudes. EX:pride, enthusiasm, dedication, fear. Functions (How nouns are used): Write one sentence for each function. · Subject (comes before the verb) Nico spoke proudly to the chicanos about the changing of the motor oil. . · Direct Object (comes after the verb and answers what or whom) Luis asked Nico to fix the Chevrolet Bel Air for the car show on Saturday. · Indirect Object (answers to who or to whom) Jasmine gave a spare car piece to her boyfriend at the lowrider show.
PRONOUNS Pronouns take the place of nouns that have been established. Personal: Nominative (subjects) Objective (objects) I/we me/us you/you you/you
