Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives

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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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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: blue, tall, happy.

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

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dog

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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sings

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The tall tree swayed.'

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tall

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Which word is a noun: 'play', 'happy', 'quick'?

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play

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Which word is a verb: 'run', 'red', 'soft'?

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run

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Which word is an adjective: 'fast', 'swim', 'apple'?

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fast

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence.