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Class 9 English Noun (संज्ञा) notes give clear definitions, examples and practice tips for revision, MCQ practice and exam‑style question answer preparation. Main sub-topics: kinds of nouns (proper, common, collective, material, abstract), gender types, number and irregular plurals, possessive case, compound nouns, countable vs uncountable nouns, noun phrases and subject‑verb agreement. Use these notes with important questions and quick revision tips to prepare for chapter tests and school exams. Merit Spring ROH also offers chapter tests and mock tests for extra practice.

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Class 9 English Noun: definition, examples and quick revision tips
Kinds: proper, common, collective, material and abstract nouns
Gender rules: masculine, feminine, common and neuter; special feminine forms (tiger → tigress)
Number & plurals: regular -s, -es; -y → -ies; irregulars man → men, child → children, mouse → mice
Possessive case: singular's and plural' with examples and compound noun ownership
Countable vs uncountable nouns and correct article use
Subject‑verb agreement tips with singular/plural nouns and noun phrases

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What is a noun?

A noun names a person, place, thing or idea. In Class 9 English you study types (proper, common, collective, material, abstract), plus gender, number, possessives and noun phrases with examples useful for MCQ and written answers.

How to form plurals for nouns ending in -y?

If a noun ends in -y with a consonant before it change -y to -ies (city → cities); if a vowel precedes -y simply add -s (boy → boys). Memorise irregular plurals separately.

Difference between proper and common nouns?

Proper nouns name specific people, places or organisations and take capital letters (India, Rahul), while common nouns name general items or people (country, boy). Proper nouns are treated as unique in grammar and usage.

How to use the possessive case for singular and plural nouns?

For a singular noun add 's (the girl's book); for a plural noun ending in s add only the apostrophe (the girls' room). Irregular plurals keep 's (the children's toys).

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