Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, animal, idea, or event.

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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 (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it').

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'teacher', 'school', 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Eiffel Tower', 'Michael', 'Amazon'.

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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, while proper nouns are specific names.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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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 create a new meaning (e.g., 'toothbrush', 'basketball').