Noun and Noun Phrase

Understanding the connections between noun and noun phrases is important for developing strong communication skills as well as expressing ideas effectively.

A Noun is a naming word. The noun is used to identify a person, place, thing or idea.

Harry is a brilliant boy.
New York is a big city.

Whereas, a noun phrase is a group of words that function as nouns. It can be a subject or object/complement of a verb.

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A herd of cattle is grazing in the meadow.
A collection of antique cars is on display at the museum.
The fact that she had forgotten her keys was a major inconvenience.
A swarm of bees is buzzing around the flowers in the garden.

Difference Between Noun and Noun Phrases

Nouns	Noun Phrases
Football is a good game.	Playing football is a good game.
Reading is a good habit.	Have you enjoyed reading this novel?
Your bed is ready.	Early to bed is a healthy habit.

Different Noun and Noun Phrases

Different Nouns

Types of Nouns	Examples
PROPER NOUN	Nil is a brilliant boy. London is a big city.
COMMON NOUN	The doctor examined the patient. The dog is a faithful animal.
COLLECTIVE NOUN	The jury reached a verdict after several hours of deliberation. The team celebrated their victory.
MATERIAL NOUN	The table is made of wood. We cannot live without water.
ABSTRACT NOUN	Honesty is the best policy. Love is a powerful emotion.
GERUND/VERBAL NOUN	Swimming is my favourite exercise. Teaching is a rewarding profession.

Different Noun Phrases

Noun Phrase	Examples
The subject of a verb	The idea of travelling to space excites me. A group of students are studying in the library.
The object of a verb	I enjoy reading mystery novels. He hates eating vegetables.
Subjective Complement	The movie was a huge success. The cake tastes delicious.
Objective Complement	They named him the winner of the contest. The judge declared him guilty of the crime.
Prepositional Complement	She works in my office. The politician has a reputation for honesty.