NOUNS, NOUNS, 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 is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized.

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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 and is not capitalized.

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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, such as 'flock' or 'team'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that names an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object, such as 'fear' or 'happiness'.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a noun that refers to a physical object that can be perceived by the senses, such as 'apple' or 'dog'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'girl', and 'car'.

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What is the difference between a concrete noun and an abstract noun?

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Concrete nouns refer to physical objects, while abstract nouns refer to ideas or qualities.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words, such as 'toothbrush' or 'basketball'.