Common & Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a noun that does not name a specific person, place, or thing.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', 'teacher', and 'school'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Harvard University'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items or concepts, while proper nouns refer to specific names of people, places, or organizations.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

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Eiffel Tower and Paris are both proper nouns.

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What type of noun is 'happiness'?

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Happiness is a common noun.

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Is 'Mount Everest' a common or proper noun?

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Mount Everest is a proper noun.

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What is the role of a proper noun in a sentence?

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A proper noun serves to identify a specific entity, distinguishing it from general items.

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Can a common noun become a proper noun? Provide an example.

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Yes, a common noun can become a proper noun when it is used as a name. For example, 'river' is a common noun, but 'Amazon River' is a proper noun.