Noun Review

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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 common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea, such as 'city' or '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, thing, or idea, such as 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched, such as 'happiness' or 'beauty'.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a type of noun that refers to things that can be perceived through the five senses, such as 'apple' or 'dog'.

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Give an example of an abstract noun.

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An example of an abstract noun is 'freedom'.

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Give an example of a concrete noun.

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An example of a concrete noun is 'car'.

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

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'teacher'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'Mr. Smith').

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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, animals, or things, such as 'team' or 'flock'.

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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 function as a single noun, such as 'toothbrush' or 'mother-in-law'.