Nouns and Pronouns

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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 pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or a group of nouns.

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What is the antecedent of a pronoun?

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The antecedent is the word that a pronoun stands for.

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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, such as 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Google'.

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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

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Common nouns are general names (e.g., 'teacher'), while proper nouns are specific names (e.g., 'Mr. Smith').

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things, such as 'team' or 'flock'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, such as 'Maria's book'.

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

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Demonstrative pronouns point to specific things, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.