Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Sarah Johnson'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'building', and 'teacher'.

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What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

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A proper noun refers to a specific entity and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to a general class of entities and is not capitalized.

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Is 'dog catcher' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'Dog catcher' is a common noun.

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Is 'Applebee's' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Applebee's' is a proper noun as it is the name of a specific restaurant.

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What is the significance of capitalizing proper nouns?

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Capitalizing proper nouns helps to distinguish specific names from general terms, indicating their unique identity.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'My dad likes to go shopping at Home Depot.'

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The proper noun in the sentence is 'Home Depot'.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Mike Wheeler is really cool.'

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The proper noun in the sentence is 'Mike Wheeler'.