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 idea.

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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 'is'.

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What do nouns and verbs do in a sentence?

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Nouns name the subjects, and verbs tell what the subjects do.

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

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The noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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The verb is 'sleeps'.

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True or False: A verb can be an action word.

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True.

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True or False: A noun can describe an action.

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False.

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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, like 'Sarah' or 'Paris'.