Nouns & Verbs

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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 verb?

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

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often describing a state of being.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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An example of a linking verb is 'is'.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Examples of helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'have'.

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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, not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'dog', 'city', and 'car'.

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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, always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.