Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, animal, place, or thing.

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Can you name a type of noun that refers to a person?

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Examples of nouns that refer to a person include teacher, doctor, and friend.

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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, like 'city' or 'dog'.

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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 thing, like 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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Is 'happiness' a noun?

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Yes, 'happiness' is a noun because it names a feeling.

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Which of the following is a noun: 'run', 'cat', 'quickly'?

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'cat' is a noun.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'Paris').

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Is 'action' a noun?

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Yes, 'action' is a noun because it names something that is done.

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Can you give an example of a place noun?

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Examples of place nouns include 'school', 'park', and 'beach'.

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What type of noun is 'Golden Delicious apple'?

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'Golden Delicious apple' is a proper noun because it names a specific type of apple.