Types of 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 are the two main types of nouns?

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The two main types of nouns are common nouns and proper nouns.

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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 organization (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower'.

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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.

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Identify the type of noun: 'The White House'.

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The White House is a proper noun.