Nouns take the place of the name of a person or animal, place, thing, or idea.
Sounds good, but what does it mean?
Person or Animal
These take the place of a person or animal’s name: boy, girl, cat, dog, mother, father …
Ben said it was a good book. –> The boy said it was a good book.
Sassy drank some water. –> The cat drank some water.
Place
Examples of place nouns: school, store, spa, restaurant…
Let’s eat at the Rusty Scupper. –> Let’s eat at that restaurant.
Thing
Grab the small spherical object. –> Grab the baseball.
Put on your foot covers for running. –> Put on your sneakers.
Idea / Concept
I love a good love story. –> I love a good romance.
I’m glad I had the opportunity to learn things. –> I’m glad I have an education.