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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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', 'dog'), while a proper noun names specific items (e.g., 'New York City', 'Fido').

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'book', 'car', 'teacher', and 'foot'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Eiffel Tower', 'Amazon', and 'Sarah'.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things considered as a single unit (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun refers to an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun refers to a physical object that can be perceived by the senses (e.g., 'apple', 'car').

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship (e.g., 'cat's', 'teacher's').

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

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The noun is 'dog'.

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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 (e.g., 'toothbrush', 'mother-in-law').