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 are the three main categories of nouns?

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The three main categories of nouns are common nouns, proper nouns, and collective nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'dog'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York'.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people, animals, or things, such as 'team' or 'flock'.

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What is the difference between a concrete noun and an abstract noun?

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A concrete noun refers to something that can be perceived by the senses, while an abstract noun refers to ideas or concepts that cannot be physically touched, like 'happiness'.

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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, such as 'toothbrush' or 'mother-in-law'.

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What is a countable noun?

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A countable noun is a noun that can be counted, such as 'apple' or 'car'.

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What is an uncountable noun?

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An uncountable noun is a noun that cannot be counted individually, such as 'water' or 'information'.

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What is a noun phrase?

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A noun phrase is a group of words that functions in a sentence as a noun, typically consisting of a noun and its modifiers.

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