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: happy, blue, tall.

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The noun is 'cat'.

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

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The verb is 'sings'.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The tall building is new.'

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The adjective is 'tall'.

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What is the role of a noun in a sentence?

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

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb shows the action or state of being in a sentence.

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective modifies or describes a noun.

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Give an example of a noun that is a place.

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An example of a noun that is a place is 'park'.