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, occurrence, or state of being.

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'dog', '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 noun in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'?

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The noun is 'cat'.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'She plays soccer.'?

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The verb is 'plays'.

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Identify the noun: 'The teacher gave homework.'

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The noun is 'teacher'.

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Identify the verb: 'They are reading a book.'

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The verb is 'reading'.

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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 it 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.