Nouns, nouns, nouns!

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that describes a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a noun that describes an idea or concept that cannot be physically touched, such as 'honesty' or 'freedom'.

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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, and it is always capitalized, like 'Mrs. H.' or 'New York'.

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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, such as 'teacher', 'city', or 'car'.

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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, like 'team', 'flock', or 'class'.

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True or False: A proper noun must always be capitalized.

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True.

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Give an example of an abstract noun.

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An example of an abstract noun is 'happiness'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower'.

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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 (like 'dog'), while a proper noun is specific (like 'Rover').

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What type of noun is 'team'?

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'Team' is a collective noun.