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NOUN

F. DEFINITION OF NOUN

Nouns are words that name people, places, and

things. In a sentence, a noun can be used as the

subject of the sentence, the object of a verb, and

also the object of a preposition.

Example Explanation

Sara, a teacher • One proper noun (Sara).

from London, • One common noun refers to

visited the park a person (teacher).

with her students • Two proper nouns (London

and brought a and Statue of Liberty).

book about the • Three common nouns (park,

Statue of Liberty. students, and book).

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