Nouns - Common and Proper - Flashcard

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names 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., 'city', '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 (e.g., 'New York', 'Fido').

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Identify the nouns in this sentence: 'The dog barked.'

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dog

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Identify the nouns in this sentence: 'Sarah went to the zoo.'

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Sarah, zoo

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Identify the nouns in this sentence: 'The sun is shining.'

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sun

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

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teacher, homework

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Identify the nouns in this sentence: 'The children played in the park.'

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children, park

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Identify the nouns in this sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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book, table

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.