Nouns

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What is a noun?

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

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What are the two main 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 is a noun that names any person, place, thing, or idea, and is not capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a city.

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New York.

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

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to 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, animals, or things.

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Give an example of a collective noun.

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A flock of birds.

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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.

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Give an example of an abstract noun.

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Happiness.