NOUNS, NOUNS, NOUNS!

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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 concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a noun that can be perceived through the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell). Example: dog, apple.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a noun that represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object. Example: freedom, love.

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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. Example: city, teacher.

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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 and is always capitalized. Example: London, Sarah.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a noun that refers to a group of individuals or things. Example: flock, team.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words that function as a single noun. Example: toothpaste, basketball.

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

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Concrete nouns can be experienced with the senses, while abstract nouns represent ideas or qualities that cannot be physically touched.

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Give an example of a collective noun.

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An example of a collective noun is 'herd' (as in a herd of cows).

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Which of the following is NOT a noun: run, cat, happiness?

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Run is NOT a noun; it is a verb.