Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a part of speech 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 person, place, or organization and 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 an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that names something intangible, like a feeling or idea.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a type of noun that names something tangible, which can be experienced with the senses.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'dog', 'city', and 'book'.

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Give an example of an abstract noun.

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Examples of abstract nouns include 'honesty', 'love', and 'freedom'.

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Give an example of a concrete noun.

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Examples of concrete nouns include 'apple', 'car', and 'rain'.

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

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing and is capitalized, while a common noun is a general name and is not capitalized.