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 the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized, while a common noun refers to general items or concepts.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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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, which can be a noun or an adjective.

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Can you give an example of a proper noun?

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

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Can you give an example of a common noun?

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'building', and 'girl'.

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What is the role of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun can serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb indicates the action or state of being of the subject in a sentence.