Nouns and Verbs

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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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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The noun is 'cat' and 'mat'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The verb is 'runs'.

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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 (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

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Give an example of a verb in the past tense.

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An example of a verb in the past tense is 'walked'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action (e.g., 'run', 'think').

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement (e.g., 'is', 'are', 'was').

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Identify the verbs in the sentence: 'The dog barked and chased the ball.'

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The verbs are 'barked' and 'chased'.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals or things (e.g., 'team', 'flock').