Nouns

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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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Cat, mom, school, and bench are all examples of nouns.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a noun that names any person, place, thing, or idea, not a specific one.

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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Is 'school' a noun?

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Yes, 'school' is a noun because it names a place.

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Is 'happiness' a noun?

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Yes, 'happiness' is a noun because it names an idea.

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What type of noun is 'cat'?

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'Cat' is a common noun because it refers to any cat, not a specific one.

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What type of noun is 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun because it names a specific place.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things, like 'team' or 'flock'.

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Is 'teacher' a noun?

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Yes, 'teacher' is a noun because it names a person.