Concrete Nouns

A concrete noun is a noun that can be identified through one of the five senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell, or taste.

Who turned off the TV? (The noun TV is a concrete one.)

What is that noise? (Even though noise can’t be touched, you can hear it, so it’s a concrete noun.)

Concrete nouns fall into several categories:

• people -- mother, friend, teacher, stranger etc.

• places -- school, McDonald's, Las Vegas, India etc.

• things you can touch and see -- plane, cup, lamp, book etc.

• things you can hear -- music, noise, someone’s voice, song etc.

• things you can smell and taste -- herbs, cookies, bread, wine etc.

Guided Practice#

• The burglar broke into their house.

• I want to travel to Dubai and see Burj Khalifa with my own eyes.

• Could you pass me the water bottle standing over there?

• Where is that sound coming from?

• There is nothing better than freshly baked cookies.

Short Story using Concrete Nouns#

-We went to the Maldives on our honeymoon.

-Wow! I know that there are a lot of luxurious hotels and resorts.

-Yeah, they can be quite pricey. But I was saving up money for this occasion. I booked a honeymoon suite for us with Carol.

-Did she like it?

-Absolutely! There were rose petals on the king size bed, there were candles everywhere… And you could see the ocean right through the windows. It was a magical place.

Independent Practice#

Spot the concrete nouns in the following sentences.

1. It was my dream to become a teacher.

2. What’s that noise? Where is it coming from?

3. Urgh, it tastes like feet! I can’t eat it!

4. Her mom likes to bake apple pies on Sundays.

5. A lot of teens don’t go to prom.

6. I’ve been dreaming about going to Spain.

7. Sometimes you can’t get a good job without higher education.

8. It was a real act of bravery.

9. Reading books with your child is a great bonding opportunity.

10. Should I get you anything? I’m going to the shop.