Nouns, nouns, nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Can you give examples of common nouns?

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Common nouns include 'dog', 'city', 'car', and 'happiness'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized, e.g., 'Sarah', 'Paris', 'Microsoft'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names and are capitalized.

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What are collective nouns?

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Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals or things, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'class'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun refers to an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object, e.g., 'freedom', 'love', or 'justice'.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun refers to something that can be perceived through the senses, such as 'apple', 'dog', or 'house'.

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How do you identify a noun in a sentence?

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To identify a noun in a sentence, look for words that name a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What role do nouns play in a sentence?

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Nouns can serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that function as a single noun, e.g., 'toothbrush', 'mother-in-law'.