nouns vs 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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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'cat', 'school', and 'happiness'.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs include 'run', 'jump', and 'think'.

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Is 'books' a noun or a verb?

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'Books' is a noun.

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Is 'write' a noun or a verb?

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'Write' is a verb.

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Which word is the noun in the sentence: 'The dinner was yummy'?

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'Dinner' is the noun.

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Which word is the verb in the sentence: 'I run to the gym every day'?

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'Run' is the verb.

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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 action.

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Can a word be both a noun and a verb? Give an example.

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Yes, for example, 'play' can be a noun (a game) or a verb (to engage in a game).