Nouns

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What is a noun?

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

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What are the two types of nouns?

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Common nouns and proper nouns.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun names any person, place, thing, or idea, like 'dog' or 'city'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea, like 'Sarah' or 'Paris'.

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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 'Mr. Smith', 'New York', 'Coca-Cola'.

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Is 'happiness' a noun?

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Yes, 'happiness' is a noun because it names an idea.

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Is 'cat' a noun?

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Yes, 'cat' is a noun because it names an animal.

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

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A common noun is general (like 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (like 'New York').

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun names a group of people or things, like 'team' or 'flock'.