Nouns and Verbs

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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 verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs include 'run', 'jump', and 'think'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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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 and is not capitalized.

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Can the word 'duck' be both a noun and a verb?

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Yes, 'duck' can refer to the animal (noun) or the action of lowering the head quickly (verb).

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Identify the part of speech: 'laughed' in the sentence 'Jenny laughed so hard that she cried.'

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'laughed' is a verb.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, such as 'run', 'think', or 'play'.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as 'is', 'are', or 'was'.