Nouns

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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.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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Can you give examples of common nouns?

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Common nouns include 'dog', 'city', 'car', and 'happiness'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

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A common noun refers to general items (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun names specific items (e.g., 'New York').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What are collective nouns?

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Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals or things, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'class'.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object, such as 'freedom', 'love', or 'justice'.

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CCSS.L.3.1C

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun refers to something that can be perceived through the senses, such as 'apple', 'dog', or 'house'.

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CCSS.L.3.1C

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What is a countable noun?

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Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted, such as 'book' (one book, two books).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is an uncountable noun?

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Uncountable nouns cannot be counted individually, such as 'water', 'sand', or 'information'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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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 function as a single noun, such as 'toothbrush' or 'mother-in-law'.

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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What role do nouns play in a sentence?

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Nouns can serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A