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 or a state of being.

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns: cat, school, happiness.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs: run, jump, is.

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What is the noun in this sentence: The dog barked loudly?

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dog

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What is the verb in this sentence: The cat sleeps on the mat?

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sleeps

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Identify the noun: The teacher gave us homework.

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teacher

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Identify the verb: The children laughed at the joke.

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laughed

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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, girl).

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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., London, Sarah).