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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What are common nouns?

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Common nouns are general names for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations (e.g., 'New York', 'Alice').

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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 (e.g., 'herd', 'team').

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that function as a single noun (e.g., 'toothbrush', 'mother-in-law').

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The common noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Sarah went to Paris last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'Sarah' and 'Paris'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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What is a countable noun?

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Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted (e.g., 'apple', 'car').