Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives

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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. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that shows action or a state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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A proper noun is a specific name of a person, place, or organization. Example: Sarah, Paris, Microsoft.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express an action or state of being.

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Can you name a noun that is also a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Eiffel Tower' is a proper noun that is also a noun.

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What do adjectives do in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, giving more information about them.

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Is 'run' a verb or a noun?

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'Run' is a verb because it shows action.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The tall building is new.'

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The adjective is 'tall' because it describes the noun 'building'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name (like 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (like 'New York').

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