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 that is a thing.

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Pencil is an example of a noun that is a thing.

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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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Identify the noun in the following sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., city), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., New York).

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The verb is 'runs'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action.

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Provide an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is '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).