Definition
Nouns are names. Nouns identify something. They are the basic class of words of every language. As soon as names are given to things, whether those things exist or not the names become nouns. A noun can be name of a thing, place, quality, activity, condition, feeling, state of mind or concept. The following examples show how they are usually used in sentences.
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Place
- Accra is the capital of Ghana.
- Travellers find Cape Coast one of the beautiful sections of the country.
- Kintampo is noted for yam.
Things The waterfall is close to my house.
- A car is matchless for travelling.
- Maize gives us
Quality
- They like my childish purity.
- An item of prettiness is a pleasure without end.
- He is noted for his integrity.
Activity
- Weeding is their main work. They had their luck in industrialization.
- Writing is an art of joy.
Concept or Condition
- Christianity is one of the great religions of the world.
- The newspaper carried a major article on democracy.
Nouns formed from other words have special endings. Examples:
Word Noun
move movement
intent intention
different difference
kind kindness
secure security
land landing
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