Nouns and Verbs

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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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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.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'dog', 'city', and 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb expresses an action or state of being.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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Identify whether 'swimming' is a noun or a verb.

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'Swimming' can be both a noun (the activity) and a verb (the action of swimming).

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CCSS.L.4.1E

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses a physical or mental action.

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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, often a noun or adjective.

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