Identifying Nouns

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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 common noun.

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Examples include 'dog', 'city', or 'book'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization and always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Microsoft'.

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Which of the following is NOT a noun: cat, happiness, quickly?

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Quickly is NOT a noun; it is an adverb.

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True or false? 'School' is a noun.

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True.

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What do we call a noun that refers to a group of things?

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A collective noun.

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Give an example of a collective noun.

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Examples include 'team', 'flock', or 'class'.

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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 (like 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (like 'New York').

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched, like 'love' or 'freedom'.