NOUNS, NOUNS, NOUNS!

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is any noun that cannot be recognized through the senses.

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What type of noun names a specific person, place, or thing?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing.

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Which word below is a collective noun? (cow, cattle, calf, ox)

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Cattle is a collective noun.

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Which word below is a proper noun? (city, business, Bellevue, school)

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Bellevue is a proper noun.

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Which word is NOT an example of an abstract noun? (freedom, shoe, beauty, dream)

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Shoe is NOT an example of an abstract noun.

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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 'city' or 'dog'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization, such as 'Sarah' or 'New York'.

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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, animals, or things, such as 'team' or 'flock'.

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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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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'teacher'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'Mr. Smith').