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. Examples: cat, school, happiness.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The verb is 'barks'.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun names something, while a verb shows an action or state.

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Give an example of a sentence with a noun and a verb.

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Example: 'The girl runs.' (Noun: girl, Verb: runs)

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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 organization. Examples: 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. Examples: city, teacher, car.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited New York last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'New York'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave homework.'

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The common noun is 'teacher'.