Nouns and Pronouns

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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. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, it, they.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'We went to the park.'

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The pronoun is 'We'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Examples: Sarah, London, Microsoft.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. Examples: teacher, city, car.

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'They are my friends.'

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The pronoun is 'They'.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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The noun is 'book' and 'table'.

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What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?

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A noun names a specific person, place, or thing, while a pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'Her dress is beautiful.'

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The pronoun is 'Her'.