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23 Cards in this Set
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What is a noun?
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a person, place, thing, or idea
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What is a common noun?
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a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea
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Are common nouns capitalized?
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no
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What is a proper noun?
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name of a particular person, place, thing, or idea
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Is a proper noun capitalized?
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yes
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What are some examples of common nouns?
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river, mountain, pilot
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What are some examples of proper nouns?
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Nile, Mt. Kenya, Charles Lindbergh
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What is a concrete noun?
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an object that can be seen, heard, smelled or tasted
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What is an abstract noun?
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names an idea, quality, or characteristic
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What are some examples of concrete nouns?
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-shoe
-perfume -car -thorn |
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What are some examples of abstract nouns?
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-simplicity
-beauty -truth -intention |
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What determines whether a noun can be singular or plural?
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-whether it names a person, place, thing, or more than one
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What are some examples of singular nouns?
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-map
-berry -deer -mouse |
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What are some examples of plural nouns?
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-maps
-berries -deer -mice |
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What does a collective noun refer to?
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a group of people or things
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What are examples of collective nouns?
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-herd
-family -crew -team -staff |
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What is a compound noun?
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formed from two or more words
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How are compound nouns written?
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-single words
-hyphenated words -separate words |
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What are some examples of one word compound nouns?
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-toothbrush
-backpack -watermelon |
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What are some examples of hyphenated words?
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-self-knowledge
-sister-in-law |
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What are some examples of separate words?
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-duffel bag
-South Carolina -Taj Mahal |
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What is a possessive noun?
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a noun shows ownership or relationship
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What are possessive nouns spelled with?
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apostrophes
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