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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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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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.

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Give an example of a noun that names a person.

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Examples include 'teacher', 'doctor', 'Mayson'.

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Give an example of a noun that names a place.

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Examples include 'school', 'park', 'city'.

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Give an example of a noun that names a thing.

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Examples include 'book', 'car', 'watch'.

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Give an example of a noun that names an animal.

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Examples include 'lion', 'dog', 'elephant'.

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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.

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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.