Nouns Day 1: Homework Practice

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What is a noun?

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

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., 'cat', 'city').

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., 'cats', 'cities').

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'dog', 'city', and 'mountain'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names for a person, place, or thing, while proper nouns are specific names and are always capitalized.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun refers to an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun refers to something that can be perceived through the senses (e.g., 'apple', 'car').

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that function as a single noun (e.g., 'toothbrush', 'mother-in-law').