16.4 DN Nouns, Adjectives, and 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. Examples: 'dog', 'city', 'happiness'.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Examples: 'quick', 'blue', 'happy'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: 'run', 'is', 'sing'.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The sun shines brightly.'

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sun

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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tall

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They play soccer every weekend.'

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play

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What is the role of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence, indicating who or what is involved.

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective provides more information about a noun, helping to describe its qualities.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb indicates the action or state of being of the subject in a sentence.

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Differentiate between a noun and a verb with an example.

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Noun: 'cat' (a thing), Verb: 'runs' (an action).