Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a noun that names any person, place, thing, or idea.

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What are the proper nouns in the sentence: 'In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500.'?

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The proper nouns are 'Janet Guthrie' and 'Indianapolis 500'.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a noun that names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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Is the noun 'courage' in the sentence 'The student showed great courage during his speech' concrete or abstract?

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The noun 'courage' is abstract.

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What are the common nouns in the sentence: 'On Tuesday, Timmy brought in a book about famous explorers.'?

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The common nouns are 'book' and 'explorers'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a noun that names a specific person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'city'.

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

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A common noun names general items, while a proper noun names specific items.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a noun that can be perceived through the senses.

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Give an example of a plural noun.

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An example of a plural noun is 'dogs'.