NOUNS The job of a noun is to name something. It might be an object, a person,  a place, or even a thought or idea. There are different types of nouns: Common nouns: Refer to an object that you can see or touch. Example: table, chair, dog Proper nouns:  Indicate the name of a person or place. Proper nouns  always start with a capital letter. Example: South Africa, Oxbridge Academy, Desmond Tutu, Toyota Basic English Language Skills Abstract nouns:  Refer to concepts, rather than to things that you can  detect with your senses. Example: love, courage, hope, innovation Collective nouns:  Are used to name a group or collection of people or things. Example: “board” of directors, “litter” of puppies, “herd” of cattle