Give an example of a noun for each of the following categories: person, place, and thing. Then explain briefly which category each noun belongs to. (Your answer should contain three nouns and a short explanation for each.)

Step-by-step solution

1. Recall that a noun can name a person, place, or thing.
2. Choose a noun for a person: "teacher" is a person who teaches.
3. Choose a noun for a place: "school" is a place where learning happens.
4. Choose a noun for a thing: "ball" is a tangible object.
5. Explain: "teacher" is a person, "school" is a place, "ball" is a thing.
6. Final answer: Person: teacher, Place: school, Thing: ball

Concept tested: Classifying nouns

Published 4 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked