Nouns and Adjectives

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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. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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A proper noun is a specific name of a person, place, or organization. Example: Sarah, Paris, Microsoft.

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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. Example: teacher, city, car.

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How do adjectives enhance nouns?

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Adjectives provide more information about nouns, making sentences more descriptive. Example: 'The tall building' instead of 'The building'.

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one item (e.g., dog), while plural nouns refer to more than one item (e.g., dogs).

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What is an example of an adjective used in a sentence?

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The fluffy dog barked loudly.

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What are collective nouns?

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Collective nouns refer to a group of people or things. Example: a team of players, a flock of birds.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that names an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object. Example: love, bravery.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that create a new meaning. Example: toothpaste, basketball.