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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Give an example of a noun.

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

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What is a verb?

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

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs include 'run', 'jump', 'is', and 'have'.

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What is the present tense of a verb?

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The present tense describes actions that are happening now.

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Identify the present tense verb in this sentence: 'I play soccer.'

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The present tense verb is 'play'.

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What is a past tense verb?

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The past tense describes actions that have already happened.

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Identify the past tense verb in this sentence: 'I played soccer yesterday.'

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The past tense verb is 'played'.

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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', 'teacher').

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