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Includes questions related to the comprehension, usage and identification of the parts of speech used to name a person, place or thing

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Which word is not a noun station stationary stationery?

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The word stationary is an adjective, a word that describes a noun as not moving or not intended to be moved.

The word station is a noun, a word for a regular stopping place on a public transportation route; a building or place where a particular service or activity is based; a company that broadcasts television or radio programs.

The word stationery is a noun, a word for writing paper, envelopes, or office supplies.

What is the masculine for seamstress?

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In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female.

There are some archaic terms for a man who sews: seamster, sewer, sempster, sartor, modiste, but these terms are rarely used today.

The language is using more common gender nouns for jobs and professions. Tailor is now the generally preferred term.

What is Gender status?

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Gender status refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women. It encompasses all aspects of how individuals express their gender identity within a cultural context. Gender status can vary between cultures and is often influenced by societal norms and expectations.

How are nominative object and possessive related?

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Nominative case refers to the subject of a sentence, while the accusative case refers to the direct object. Possessive case indicates ownership. Nominative, accusative, and possessive are all ways in which nouns change form based on their grammatical function in a sentence.

What preposition can change a feminine noun into a masculine noun?

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In Spanish, adding the preposition "de" before a feminine noun can sometimes change it into a masculine noun. For example, "el águila" (the eagle) is a feminine noun but when you add the preposition "de," it becomes "el águila de mar" (the sea eagle), a masculine noun.

You want more 50 examples of paronyms?

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Paronyms are words that have a similar sound but different meanings. Here are three examples:

  1. Compliment (expressing praise) and complement (to make complete).
  2. Censor (to suppress or delete objectionable material) and censure (to criticize or condemn).
  3. Principal (main or most important) and principle (a fundamental truth or belief).

What is a Ginger?

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A ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome is commonly used as a spice in cooking. It has a distinctive flavor that is slightly spicy and warm. Ginger is known for its many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.

Is there a noun derivative of deteriorate?

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Yes, "deterioration" is the noun form derived from the verb "deteriorate." It refers to the process of becoming worse or declining in quality.

Can you move out at 16 if you move in with someone 18 or older?

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In most places, a minor cannot legally move out of their parents' home without their consent until they reach the age of majority, typically 18. Even if they move in with someone over 18, they would still be considered a minor and subject to parental consent or court approval to change their living situation.

What is an example of a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun that is made up of two or more words that form a word with its own meaning. Most compound nouns in English are formed by nouns modified by other nouns or adjectives.

For example:

The words tooth and paste are each nouns in their own right, but if you join them together they form a new word - toothpaste.

The word black is an adjective and board is a noun, but if you join them together they form a new word - blackboard.

Other examples:

  • angelfish
  • bus-stop
  • cornbread
  • deadbeat
  • end zone
  • friendship
  • guest room
  • haircut
  • iceberg
  • jawbone
  • keyhole
  • light bulb
  • mouthwash
  • nightgown
  • output
  • pork chop
  • question mark
  • rest stop
  • sunflower
  • townhouse
  • underground
  • vocal chords
  • watermelon
  • x-ray
  • yearbook
  • zoo keeper

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What is a sultan?

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A sultan is a title for a ruler in Islamic countries, commonly in the Middle East and North Africa. It traditionally signifies a position of power and authority, often inherited within a royal family. Sultans historically held significant political and military influence.

Is years a noun?

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Yes, "years" is a plural noun. It refers to a period of 365 days or 12 months typically used to measure time.

Is humanitarian an absrtract noun?

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Yes, "humanitarian" is an abstract noun. It represents the concept of promoting human welfare and addressing human suffering, rather than a tangible object or person.

What is one word for an uncivilized person?

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Barbarian.

Is 'savagery' a concrete noun or abstract noun?

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"Savagery" is an abstract noun because it represents a concept or idea rather than a physical object that can be perceived by the senses. It refers to a state of being cruel, violent, or primitive.

Is 'savagery' a common noun or proper noun?

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'Savagery' is a common noun. It refers to a general concept or idea, not to a specific person, place, or thing.

What is the person noun of suspicious?

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The noun form of suspicious is 'suspicion'.

Is remorse a noun?

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Yes, remorse is a noun. It refers to a deep regret or guilt over a wrongdoing or mistake.

How many nouns are in look before you leap?

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There are three nouns in "look before you leap" - "look," "before," and "leap."

What is the noun for penal?

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the noun form of the adjective 'penal' is penalty.

Is happily a noun?

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No, the word 'happily' is an adverb, a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.

Examples:

The prince and the princess lived happily ever after.

  • How did they live? The adverb 'happily' modifies the verb 'lived'.
  • The nouns in the sentence are 'prince' and 'princess', words for people.

Ingrid bent over and kissed a happily smilingfrog.

  • The adverb 'happily' modifies the adjective 'smiling'.
  • The nouns in the sentence are 'Ingrid' (a proper noun), a word for a person, and 'frog' a word for a thing.

The word 'happily' is the adverb form of the adjective 'happy'.

The noun form of the adjective 'happy' is 'happiness'.

Is remorse a proper noun?

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No, remorse is not a proper noun. It is a common noun that refers to a deep feeling of regret or guilt over a wrongdoing.

What is noun form of rob?

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The noun forms of the verb to rob are robber, robbery, and the gerund, robbing.

What is a 7 letter word for evil person?

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A possible word would be "villain".

Is the word sheep plural?

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Both the singular and the plural for the noun sheep is sheep.

Examples:

Mary had a little lamb that grew up to be a sheep.

When Mary grew up, she kept a flock of thirty sheep.