Basic NounsMike2017-10-15T08:23:46+00:00

basic English nouns

Basic Nouns

Basic nouns in English can be tough to remember. But having a few simple images like these can go a long way to making them stick. Like the basic nouns you see here? Want to see more?

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: Addition is easy. I like it.

: You have good aim in this game.

: I don’t believe in magical things like angels. (often misspelled)

: Can you measure the area of a football pitch?

: Where did I leave my bag?

: Do you want to have a barbecue?

: The bride looked so beautiful.

: Your brush is so nice.

: Nice catch dad.

: That kid is such a cheat.

: I went for a nice climb last summer.

: This cloth is perfect for making drapes.

: These clothes are perfect for summer.

: Did you get a new comb?

: These letters are consonants. In words like “yes” and “yesterday” Y is a consonant.

: The cost of most of these things is too high.

: I lost count.

: She got a bad cut.

: Let’s go to a dance.

: He lives near a desert.

: That dessert looks so good.

: My sister loves writing in her diary.

: Roll the dice.

: I need one more die to play.

: Division is a little hard.

: Have a drink. You’ll feel better.

: Let’s go for a drive in that golf cart.

: There’s an echo in this cave.

: I want some espresso.

: I took a bad fall.

: The boys had a fight.

: That shirt isn’t a good fit.

: He left footprints in the snow.

: My cousin in Japan always uses a futon.

: My weight gain was terrible.

: Here. I got you this gift.

: The groom looked handsome.

: Take a guess.

: Smoking is a bad habit.

: That guy is a hero.

: Heroin is a terrible drug.

: That lady in a costume is a true heroine.

: That was a nice hit.

: Look at the horns on those masks.

: The image on the screen was wonderful.

: I’m just not good at ironing.

: My brother writes in his journal every day.

: Do you want to go to karaoke?

: She got a great kick.

: In the game you score points when you get a kill against a monster.

: He gave her a kiss.

: There was a knock on the door.

: You have a great laugh.

: My weight loss really made me happy.

: match / matched / have matched

: That was a millennium ago. That was two millennia ago.

: Multiplication is okay. It’s like fast addition.

: Is your navel an innie or an outie?

: My neighbors are really nice.

: I love my neighborhood.

: You are such a nerd.

: We need to add more colorful ornaments.

: Can I use this outlet?

: They were proud, busy parents.

: Hey the plug isn’t connected.

: This present is for you.

: He had to go to the principal’s office.

: Give me a push.

: I made a reservation. They took my reservation.

: Let’s go for a run.

: Japanese sake isn’t usually too strong. That’s why I like it.

: I heard a scream.

: Wait, let me take a selfie!

: And you put your signature at the bottom of the page.

: One slip and you’ll get hurt.

: Cough cough. There’s so much smoke in here.

: Where is the electrical socket?

: He came to a sudden stop.

: Subtraction isn’t hard. It’s the opposite of addition.

: I was wet with sweat.

: Say each syllable clearly.

: I’m not ready for this test.

: He gave it a light touch.

: I love travel.

: We took a trip together.

: Good job! Give it a try.

: Elephants are killed for their ivory tusks.

: The Joker is an awesome villain.

: We put it to a vote.

: A, e, i, o, u are all vowels. Y is a vowel in words like “why,” “my,” and “funny.”

: There was a rock warning near the path.

: I have a lot of work to do.

: That guy is a real yahoo.