Language Flashcard: Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives

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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 common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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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 organization (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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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 (e.g., 'run', 'is').

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun (e.g., 'happy', 'blue').

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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dog

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited Paris last summer.'

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Paris

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

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sings

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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tall

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

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'London').