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What is a substantive noun?

A substantive noun is a noun that refers to a tangible or intangible thing. It's a broad category that includes:

* Concrete nouns: These are nouns that refer to physical things that can be touched, seen, heard, smelled, or tasted.

* Examples: *table, book, flower, water, music*

* Abstract nouns: These are nouns that refer to concepts, ideas, qualities, or states of being that cannot be touched.

* Examples: *love, happiness, freedom, justice, sadness*

Here's how to identify a substantive noun:

1. Ask yourself: "Does this word refer to something that exists?" If the answer is yes, it's likely a substantive noun.

2. Consider whether you can touch, see, or experience the thing the word refers to. If you can, it's a concrete noun. If not, it's an abstract noun.

Examples of Substantive Nouns:

* Concrete: *sun, cloud, mountain, car, phone*

* Abstract: *anger, knowledge, beauty, time, peace*

Key Points:

* Substantive nouns are the core of sentences, serving as subjects and objects.

* They can be singular or plural, depending on the thing they refer to.

* They are often accompanied by adjectives or other modifiers to provide further information.

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