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Nouns vs Verbs: <\/strong>Nouns and verbs are two main parts of speech <\/strong>without which a sentence is incomplete. However, if you are a grammar nazi<\/strong>, then understanding the difference between the two is very important. While nouns are words that represent a concrete or abstract thing, such as living creatures, places, or actions, verbs are known as action words and are used in sentences to represent an action. To further understand the difference between the two, continue reading this blog.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Must Read: All You Need to Know About Nouns<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Noun?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No sentence is complete without a noun. They are considered to be the building blocks of the English vocabulary<\/strong>. It is defined as a place, person, thing or idea. They act as subjects and objects in a sentence. Some common examples of nouns are girl, baby, tiger, zebra, books, wood, glass<\/em> etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nouns can be classified into several categories based on their characteristics. Given below are the types.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper Noun<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Proper nouns are used to indicate the specific name of a person, place, or thing. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter no matter where they are placed in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Italy, Charlie, London, Paris, Toyota, Maruti Suzuki etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Noun<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These nouns are used to indicate the class of a person, thing (object) or place. Unlike proper nouns, they do not begin with a capital letter unless they are placed at the beginning of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Lion, child, milk, television, rose, umbrella etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concrete Noun<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A concrete noun refers to a physical thing, place or a person. It could be someone or something that can be perceived within the five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell, and taste) of the body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Ocean, cake, boat, bottle, mouse, car etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abstract Noun<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This noun is opposite to concrete nouns. Here someone or something cannot be felt by the five senses of the body. It includes ideas, concepts or the state of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Discovery, invention, beauty, bravery, love, hunger etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Proper Nouns<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Common Noun<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Abstract Nouns<\/strong><\/td>What are Nouns?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is a Verb?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A verb is one of the most important components used in a sentence. They are used to denote or express activity, occurrence or state of being.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Nouns, verbs can also be categorized into two parts: Transitive verbs and Intransitive verbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transitive Verbs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These verbs require objects, meaning, the receiver of the action is included in the sentence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Address, borrow, discuss, raise, offer, pay, write, have, promise etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intransitive Verbs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this verb, the sentence doesn\u2019t require a direct object to indicate the person or thing acted upon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Run, sleep, wonder, travel, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: All about Regular and Irregular Verbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the differences between Nouns and Verbs?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So now that you know what is a noun and a verb. Let\u2019s understand what\u2019s the difference between the two.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Nouns<\/strong><\/td>Verbs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Definition<\/strong><\/td>Nouns are used to identify a person, place or object.<\/td>Verbs are used in a sentence to describe an action, occurrence, or state of being.<\/td><\/tr>
Usage<\/strong><\/td>Nouns can be subjects or objects in a sentence.<\/td>They are used in forming the main part of the predicate.<\/td><\/tr>
Identification<\/strong><\/td>Finally, they are inflected according to the grammatical number.<\/td>They are inflected according to the tense, number of people and case.<\/td><\/tr>
Examples<\/strong><\/td>Chicago, hunger, cat<\/td>Walk, sing, eat<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to Identify Nouns and Verbs within a Sentence?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a difference between nouns and verbs which will help you identify both within a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying Nouns<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nouns can be identified by their function in a sentence. They can either be the subject of a sentence, the object of a preposition or the object of a verb.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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