Nouns, Nouns, Nouns

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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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Give an example of a noun that names a place.

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Park is a noun that names a place.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Give an example of a noun that names an animal.

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Horse is a noun that names an animal.

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Give an example of a noun that names a person.

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Mailman is a noun that names a person.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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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 'teacher' or 'city'.

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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 'Mr. Smith' or 'New York'.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things, like 'team' or 'flock'.

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What is an example of a noun that names a thing?

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Ball is a noun that names a thing.

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What is the difference between a person noun and an animal noun?

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A person noun names a human, like 'student', while an animal noun names an animal, like 'lion'.

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Can a noun be more than one word?

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Yes, a noun can be a phrase, like 'ice cream' or 'swimming pool'.

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