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. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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What is a verb?

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

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The verb is 'barks'.

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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. Examples: city, teacher, car.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing and is always capitalized. Examples: London, Sarah, Toyota.

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Can you give an example of a noun?

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Sure! 'Apple' is a noun.

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Can you give an example of a verb?

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Sure! 'Dance' is a verb.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun names something, while a verb shows an action or state.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The park is beautiful.'

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The noun is 'park'.