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 proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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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 is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Singapore', 'John', and 'Mr. Santiago'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'book', 'planet', and 'truck'.

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What is a masculine noun?

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A masculine noun refers to male people or animals, such as 'man' or 'boy'.

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What is a feminine noun?

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A feminine noun refers to female people or animals, such as 'woman' or 'girl'.

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What is a neuter noun?

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A neuter noun refers to things that are neither male nor female, such as 'book' or 'car'.

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What is the gender of the noun 'policeman'?

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The gender of the noun 'policeman' is masculine.

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What is the gender of the noun 'truck'?

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The gender of the noun 'truck' is neuter.