Nouns and Verbs

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'cat', 'city', 'happiness'.

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Give an example of a verb.

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

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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Nouns name entities, while verbs express actions or states.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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Provide an example of a gerund.

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'Swimming' in 'Swimming is fun' is a gerund.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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Provide an example of an action verb.

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Examples include 'run', 'think', 'write'.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.