Nouns and Verbs

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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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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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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 and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Sally, New York, or Monday.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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dog, city, or book.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'?

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sleeps.

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What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'Tommy plays soccer.'?

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Tommy.

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What is the common noun in the sentence: 'The teacher reads a book.'?

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teacher or book.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The birds are singing.'?

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singing.