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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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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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 (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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Identify the action verb: The dog barked loudly.

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barked

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Identify the action verb: She runs every morning.

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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 general, while a proper noun is specific and capitalized.

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things, such as 'team' or 'flock'.

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What is an example of an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun represents an idea or concept, such as 'happiness' or 'freedom'.

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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, such as 'is', 'are', or 'was'.