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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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun that is made up of two or more words that function as a single noun, such as 'brother-in-law'.

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that refers to a group of individuals or things, such as 'class' or 'committee'.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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Can you give an example of a collective noun?

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Examples of collective nouns include 'herd', 'team', 'flock', and 'committee'.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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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, such as 'Taylor Road Middle School'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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How do you identify a compound noun in a sentence?

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Look for two or more words that are combined to create a single noun, often hyphenated or written as one word.

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is an example of a common noun?

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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How can you identify a collective noun in a sentence?

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Collective nouns often refer to groups and can be identified by their context in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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What is the role of nouns in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence, providing clarity and meaning.