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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Identify the part of speech: 'dog' in the sentence 'The dog barked.'

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Noun

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Identify the part of speech: 'run' in the sentence 'I run every day.'

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Verb

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What is an example of a noun?

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

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What is an example of a verb?

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

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Can a word be both a noun and a verb? Give an example.

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Yes, the word 'smell' can be both a noun (the smell of flowers) and a verb (to smell the flowers).

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the part of speech: 'happiness' in the sentence 'Her happiness was contagious.'

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Noun