Nouns

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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 it is always capitalized (e.g., 'Anne', 'Paris').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the plural form of 'bookcase'?

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The plural form of 'bookcase' is 'bookcases'.

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CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

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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 (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the plural form of 'calf'?

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The plural form of 'calf' is 'calves'.

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CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is the difference between a count noun and a mass noun?

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Count nouns can be counted (e.g., 'apple', 'car'), while mass nouns cannot be counted individually (e.g., 'water', 'sand').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals or things (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence, representing people, places, things, or ideas.

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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 perceived with the five senses (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

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CCSS.L.3.1C

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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').

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CCSS.L.2.4D