Elementary Grammar: Nouns 2

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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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Give an example of a noun that refers to a person.

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Examples include 'teacher', 'doctor', 'shopkeeper'.

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Give an example of a noun that refers to an animal.

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Examples include 'dog', 'cat', 'kangaroo'.

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Give an example of a noun that refers to a place.

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Examples include 'school', 'hospital', 'park'.

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Give an example of a noun that refers to a thing.

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Examples include 'spoon', 'book', 'toy'.

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What type of noun is 'firefighter'?

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'Firefighter' is a noun that refers to a person.

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What type of noun is 'hospital'?

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'Hospital' is a noun that refers to a place.

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What type of noun is 'kangaroo'?

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'Kangaroo' is a noun that refers to an animal.

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What type of noun is 'spoon'?

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'Spoon' is a noun that refers to a thing.

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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, like 'city' or 'teacher'.