Nouns and verbs

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names 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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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs include 'run', 'jump', and 'think'.

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What do verbs describe?

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Verbs describe actions.

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

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The nouns are 'cat' and 'mat'.

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Identify the verbs in this sentence: 'She runs fast.'

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The verb is 'runs'.

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Is 'think' an action verb?

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Yes, 'think' is an action verb.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun names something, while a verb describes an action.

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Can a word be both a noun and a verb? Give an example.

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Yes, for example, 'run' can be a noun (a run) or a verb (to run).