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 or a state of being.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of 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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Mia is an example of a proper noun.

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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, and it is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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'friend' is an example of a common noun.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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'cat' is the noun in the sentence.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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'barks' is the verb in the sentence.

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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 shows an action or state.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action.