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Check link below and to left for information and examples. Indefinite nouns can also be called (and probably should be called) mass nouns, or uncountable nouns. Words like courage, faith, weather, and sympathy are in this category. You wouldn't say "You have so many courages; could I have just two of them?" or "I'll give you a sympathy for one of your faiths". The reason the term mass noun or uncountable noun may be better is because of the English articles The, a, and an. Using (or intentionally not using) the articles can tell you if the concept of the noun in question is definite or indefinite. "Tom! The dog is in the yard. Would you bring him to the garage so I can get him to his vet appointment?" "The" is the definite article, and indicates that I am interested in a specific dog, not just any dog Tom can find in the neighborhood. "Marie! Can you find a shell on the beach?" Even though you can count shells, the use of the indefinite article "a" means that Marie is free to find any shell at all that might be on the beach, and not some specific physical shell that I might have in mind-- I HAVE no shell in mind; moreover, Marie is free not to look for one. As a rule, articles of either kind are not used with mass or uncountable nouns, but as is often the case, there are exceptions. Now is the time to check the link if you have not already done so.
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Can you give 20 examples of nouns?
Examples of nouns are:anarchyanimositybeautybraverycommunismconceptcuriositydemocracydisciplineemotionfeelingfreedomfriendlinessfriendshipfungoalHappinessHatehonestyhonor
What are some examples of thing nouns?
Examples of nouns for things are:appleballooncardiamondeducationflowergardenhydrogenicejokekitchenlunchmoneynecktieonionpromisequiltreasonstartoothumbrellaviolinwaterx-rayyearzenith
What are examples of boring nouns?
Examples of boring nouns are:drilldrilling rigoil rigaugermouseratbadgermeerkatbark beetlestermites
What are four examples of an abstract noun?
Examples of abstract nouns are:friendshipmemoryopportunitypatience
Give 10 examples of special nouns?
Abstract nouns are sometimes referred to as special nouns. Abstract nouns are words for things that can't be experienced by any of the five senses; they can't be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. Abstract nouns are things that are known, learned, understood, believed, or felt emotionally. Examples are:attitudebeliefcharmdangeremotionfeargenerosityhappinessignorancejoy
Examples of indefinite noun?
Some examples of indefinite nouns are "book," "table," and "person." These nouns refer to general, unspecified or unspecified objects or concepts.
What are some singular indefinite nouns?
give the singular indefinite noun
What is a word which is an example of an indefinite article in English?
"A," "an" and "some" are English equivalents and examples of indefinite articles.Specifically, an indefinite article gives a ball-park figure as to the amount of someone or thing in its plural form. In its singular form, it may take one of two forms in English. The form "a" will appear before a word beginning with a consonant whereas the form "an" will precede a word whose spelling begins with a vowel.
Abstract noun when preceded by an indefinite article?
Examples of abstract nouns preceded by an indefinite article:an ability; a trained abilitya benefit; an unexpected benefita conclusion; an excellent conclusiona decision; an impromptu decisionan education; a secondary education
What are some examples of indefinite in a sentence plural?
The plural indefinite pronouns are:bothfewfewermanyothersseveralthey (people in general)The indefinite pronouns that can be used as singular or plural are:allanymoremostnonesomesuchExample sentences:I can't decide on the red or the blue, I like them both.Here is the money for the supplies. Any left will be used for last minute items.You may have some, we have more in the kitchen.Many have responded but few have agreed to join the project.They say, if you want it done right, do it yourself.
What are partitive noun?
Partitive nouns are used to express an indefinite quantity of something that cannot be counted individually. They are usually used with mass nouns or uncountable nouns to indicate a portion or an undefined amount of the noun. For example, "some water," "a bit of cheese," or "a lot of sand" are examples of partitive nouns.
Can you give 20 examples of nouns?
Examples of nouns are:anarchyanimositybeautybraverycommunismconceptcuriositydemocracydisciplineemotionfeelingfreedomfriendlinessfriendshipfungoalHappinessHatehonestyhonor
Nouns that do not have a singular?
Some nouns that do not have a singular form are:Aggregate nouns, words representing an indefinite number of parts. Examples:accommodationsbarracksclothescommunicationsgoodsspeciesNouns that are a short form for a 'a pair of'. Examples:glassesscissorstweezerspajamaspantsshorts
Is there such a thing as an indefinite noun gender?
Yes, those noun are referred to as common gender nouns, words for things that can be either a male or a female. Examples of common gender nouns:birdcousinfriendhorsekangaroomanagerneighborparentrelativesurgeonteacherzoologist
What are examples of gender nouns?
Examples of gender specific nouns are:auntbullkingmotherrooster
What are the examples of articles as a part od speech?
1. "A/an"(plus "some", according to some) = Indefinite Article. 2. The = Definite Article.
What are some examples of thing nouns?
Examples of nouns for things are:appleballooncardiamondeducationflowergardenhydrogenicejokekitchenlunchmoneynecktieonionpromisequiltreasonstartoothumbrellaviolinwaterx-rayyearzenith
