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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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'cat', 'city', 'happiness'.

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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 an action verb.

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Examples of action verbs include 'run', 'jump', 'swim'.

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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 (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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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 (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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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 five senses (e.g., 'apple', 'music').

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a noun that represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a physical object (e.g., 'freedom', 'love').

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb describes an action or state.