Nouns

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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 common noun?

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

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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., 'Alice', 'Paris').

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'dog', 'school', and 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Monday', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'John'.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that create a new meaning (e.g., 'toothbrush', 'basketball').

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Identify a compound noun: 'toothpaste', 'run', 'jump'.

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'toothpaste' is a compound noun.

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Which of the following is NOT a noun: 'run', 'apple', 'happiness'?

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'run' is not a noun; it is a verb.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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Identify the collective noun: 'a flock of birds', 'bird'.

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'flock' is the collective noun.