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. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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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. Examples: run, jump, is.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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dog

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the couch.'

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sleeps

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun names something, while a verb shows action or a state of being.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave homework.'

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teacher

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She dances beautifully.'

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dances

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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. Examples: city, car, girl.

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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 thing and is always capitalized. Examples: New York, Sarah.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The flowers bloomed in spring.'

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flowers