Nouns and Vocabualry 1.1, 1.2, 2.1

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a subject-verb connection?

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A subject-verb connection is the relationship between the subject of a sentence and the verb that describes the action or state of being of that subject.

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs, also known as auxiliary verbs, are verbs that help the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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What does 'demographics' refer to?

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Demographics refers to the statistical data of a population, including age, race, gender, income, and education.

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What does the verb 'commiserate' mean?

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To commiserate means to sympathize with someone, especially in times of sorrow or trouble.

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What does 'anaerobic' mean?

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Anaerobic refers to living or taking place in the absence of oxygen.

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What is the role of a main verb?

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The main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in a sentence.

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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An example of a collective noun is 'team,' which refers to a group of individuals working together.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

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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 function as a single noun (e.g., 'toothbrush').