Noun, Pronoun or Adjective? Identify each underlined word in the sentences as noun, pronoun or adjective. Remember: Noun is a word or word group that is used to name a person, place, thing or an idea. Pronoun is a word used in place of one or more nouns or pronouns. Adjective is a word that is used to modify a noun or a pronoun. Tools This activity was created by a Quia Web subscriber. To learn how to make your own, just like this, click here.