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 is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'dog', 'city').

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization (e.g., 'Sarah', 'Paris').

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership (e.g., 'cat's toy' means the toy belongs to the cat).

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The noun is 'dog'.

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one item (e.g., 'book'), while plural nouns refer to more than one item (e.g., 'books').

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave homework.'

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The common noun is 'teacher'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

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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 create a new meaning (e.g., 'toothbrush', 'basketball').