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When the suffix "ize" is added to the noun "general," the word becomes "generalize," which means to make a general statement or form a general conclusion.
The word 'was' is not a noun.The word 'was' is a verb, the past tense of the verb to be.The verb 'was' functions as an auxiliary verb (or helping verb).The verb 'was' functions as a linking verb.A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.A common noun is a general word for a person, a place, or a thing.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing.EXAMPLESJohn was at home.The word 'John' is a proper noun, the name of a person.The word 'was' is a simple, past tense verb.A fish was swimming in the pond.The word 'fish' is a common noun, a general word for a thing.The word 'pond' is a common noun, a general word for a thing.The word 'was' is an auxiliary verb for the main verb 'swimming'.Starbucks was open.The word 'Starbucks' is a proper noun, the name of a company.The word 'was' is a linking verb, the adjective 'open' restates the subject noun 'Starbucks' (Starbucks = open).
No, the word 'helped' is the past tense of the verb to help.The word help is both a verb and a noun.The noun 'help' is a common noun, a general word for assistance given (a word for a thing); a general word for a person employed to work; a general word for such persons considered as a group (a word for a person or persons).The noun forms of the verb to help are helper and the gerund, helping; both common nouns.
The word "lengthen" is a verb. It means to make something longer or increase in length.
No, the word 'wanted' is not a noun.The word 'wanted' is the past participle, past tense of the verb to want. The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.The word want is both a verb and a noun.The noun 'want' is a common noun, a general word for a lack or deficiency of something; a general word for a desire for something.
The word Xerox is used as a verb. It means to make a copy.
The word making is a verb. It is the present participle of the verb make.
No, the word 'paid' is the past tense, past participle of the verb 'to pay'.The past participle of the verb is also and adjective. Examples:Verb: We paid for first class seats.Adjective: I will be eligible for paid vacation days in two months.
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Yes, in order to work out what is and is not a verb try putting "to" in front of the word if it sounds corrrect then it can be assumed to be a verb (general rule only).
No, the word 'displayed' is not a noun.The word 'displayed' is the past participle, past tense of the verb to display. The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.The word 'display' is both a verb and a noun.The noun 'display' is a common noun, a general word for a collection of objects arranged for public viewing; a general word for a performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment; a general word for a demonstration of an emotion, skill, or quality; a general word for an advertisement or headline designed to catch the eye; a general word for an electronic device, such as a computer monitor or cell phone screen; a word for any display of any kind.
No, the word 'impressed' is a verb, the past participle, past tense of the verb to impress.The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Examples:I was impressed by his knowledge of the area. (verb)Oreo has an impressed logo on each cookie. (adjective)The word 'impress' is both a verb and a noun.The noun 'impress' is a common noun, a general word for a mark made by pressure; a general word for a distinctive character or effect imparted; a word for any impress of any kind.