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 animal.

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What is a verb?

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

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'cat', 'school', and 'happiness'.

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Give an example of a verb.

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

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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, like 'city' or 'teacher'.

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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 thing, like 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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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 describes an action.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The dog runs fast.'

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The noun is 'dog'.

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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 an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that shows what someone or something is doing, like 'swim' or 'dance'.