Nouns, Pronouns, & 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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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'dog', 'city', '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 it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Sarah', 'New York', 'Microsoft'.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

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Give examples of personal pronouns.

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Examples include 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', 'they'.

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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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Give an example of an action verb.

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Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'swim'.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.

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Give examples of linking verbs.

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Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were'.