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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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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What is a verb?

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

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples: run, jump, is.

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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.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: Mia, Paris, 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.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: city, teacher, car.

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How do you identify a noun in a sentence?

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Look for words that name people, places, things, or ideas.

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How do you identify a verb in a sentence?

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Look for words that show action or a state of being.