THE NOUN, GRAMMATICAL CATEGORIES OF NOUN

Abstract

This article examines the noun as one of the central parts of speech in English grammar, focusing on its grammatical categories and their linguistic functions. The study explores the defining characteristics of nouns, including their role in naming objects, people, places, and abstract ideas. Special attention is given to the grammatical categories of the noun—number, case, gender, and countability—which determine how nouns function within sentences and interact with other parts of speech. The research highlights how these categories influence agreement, structure, and meaning in both spoken and written English. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding noun categories for mastering grammatical competence and effective language use.