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, occurrence, or state of being.

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Give an example of a noun.

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Examples of nouns include 'dog', 'city', 'happiness'.

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Give an example of a verb.

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Examples of verbs include 'run', 'jump', 'is'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular 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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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one item (e.g., 'cat'), while plural nouns refer to more than one item (e.g., 'cats').

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action (e.g., 'swim', 'think').