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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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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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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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, not capitalized.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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dog

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

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runs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often a noun or adjective.

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

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The cat sleeps.

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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.