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 animal.

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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, park, apple.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs: run, jump, sing.

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What is the noun in this sentence? 'The dog barks.'

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The noun is 'dog'.

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What is the verb in this sentence? 'The cat sleeps.'

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The verb is 'sleeps'.

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Identify the noun: 'The teacher reads a book.'

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The noun is 'teacher' and 'book'.

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Identify the verb: 'The girl is dancing.'

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The verb is 'dancing'.

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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, dog).

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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).