The Noun
Recognize a noun when you see one and understand the function of nouns in sentences. This site includes definitions and excellent examples.

The Common Noun
Review the definition of common nouns and rules that govern common nouns. A chart compares common and proper nouns.

The Abstract Noun
Learn to recognize abstract nouns. Learn the difference between abstract and concrete nouns. Examples explain abstract nouns in easy-to-understand terms.

The Proper Noun
Recognize a proper noun and learn rules that govern proper nouns. Examples compare proper and common nouns.

The Noncount Noun
Noncount nouns have only a singular form. They do not appear as plurals. Learn about noncount nouns on this web site.

The Collective Noun
Collective nouns refer to groups of people or things. A chart lists collective nouns and discusses using the correct verbs with collective nouns. Ample examples show how to use collective nouns correctly.

Recognizing Nouns
The paragraph on this site is taken from Ernest Hemingway's short story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber." In this interactive exercise, you can practice identifying nouns and then receive a score for your work.

An Exercise in Noun Definition
In this interactive exercise, you look at a painting and identify eight concrete singular nouns. You can compare your answers to a list of possible answers.

Nouns: A Crossword Puzzle
Complete this crossword puzzle by using nouns. In this interactive exercise, you can receive a score for your answers.

Articles: A Basic Quiz
In the paragraphs in this interactive exercise, write in the correct articles (a, an, the) to complete the sentences. You can check your score at the end of the exercise.

Exercise on Choosing Articles II
In the paragraphs in this interactive exercise, write in the correct articles (a, an, the) to complete the sentences. You can check your score at the end of the exercise.

Exercise in Capitalization
Proofread the sentences. Indicate if capital letters are used correctly. If they are not, indicate where capital letters are missing. You can receive a score after you complete the exercise.