Nouns and 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: cat, school, happiness.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs: run, jump, think.

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What do verbs describe?

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Verbs describe actions.

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What do nouns name?

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Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: The cat sleeps.

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: The dog barks.

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The verb is 'barks'.

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Is 'happiness' a noun or a verb?

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Happiness is a noun.

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Is 'running' a noun or a verb?

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Running is a verb.