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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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'dog', 'city', 'happiness', and 'teacher'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs include 'run', 'jump', 'is', and 'think'.

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

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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The verb is 'sings'.

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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 action or a state of being.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The school is big.'

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The noun is 'school'.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'They play soccer every weekend.'

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The verb is 'play'.

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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 organization, and it is always capitalized.