Nouns and verbs practice

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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 a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The noun is 'cat' and 'mat'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The verb is 'runs'.

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What are the two main categories of words in English grammar?

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Nouns and verbs.

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Give an example of a noun that is a place.

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An example of a noun that is a place is 'park'.

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Give an example of a verb that indicates a state of being.

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An example of a verb that indicates a state of being is 'is'.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action (e.g., 'jump', 'think').

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement (e.g., 'be', 'seem').