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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What are the two main types of nouns?

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Common nouns and proper nouns.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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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 (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that together name a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., 'toothbrush', 'brother-in-law').

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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 (e.g., 'happiness', 'passion').

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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 (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

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What is the role of nouns in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject or object in a sentence, naming who or what is involved.

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Can nouns be plural?

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Yes, nouns can be made plural to indicate more than one (e.g., 'cats', 'books').

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship (e.g., 'Lisa's book', 'the dog's collar').