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What is the difference between Nouns and Verbs?

What is the difference between Nouns and Verbs?

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K. Shadrach

K. Shadrach

K. Shadrach
K. Shadrach

Answered Jun 24, 2020

The sound knowledge of the parts of speech is very crucial in learning grammar, and it is needful to distinguish between Nouns and Verbs, which are two major parts of speech that are very pronounced. A noun is a part of speech that describes a person, place, or thing which can also describe an object, state, action, or concept. A verb, on the contrary, is a part of speech that explains the action. Nouns are grouped into various types, which include proper nouns and common nouns, countable and uncountable nouns; collective nouns; concrete nouns, and abstract nouns.

In summary, we can say that a noun gives an answer to the question ' what?’ Verbs are used to indicate an occurrence; for instance, when it is used to denote exactly what is happening presently like a protest, also verbs can also indicate an existence, like to exist or stand. Verbs can be categorized into two, which are transitive and intransitive verbs. Transitive verbs operate as the only subject, while intransitive verbs are used in relation to a direct object.

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H. Ruby

H. Ruby

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H. Ruby

Answered Jun 23, 2020

We all learned in grade school that a noun is a person, place, or thing, such as your teacher, Pennsylvania, and chalkboard. These are all examples of nouns. If we dig a little deeper, we also learn that a noun can also be an object, state, action, or concept.

On the contrary, a verb is the part of speech that implies action. It can either be used as a helping verb or linking verb. Some examples of verbs include learning, growing, and playing. Verbs can signify an occurrence, like when it is used to describe what is happening to something, such as decaying or drowning.

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