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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Give an example of a proper noun that refers to a city.

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New York City is an example of a proper noun that refers to a city.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized to distinguish them from common nouns.

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Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: 'We visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris.'

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Eiffel Tower and Paris are both proper nouns.

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Is 'doctor' a proper noun? Why or why not?

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No, 'doctor' is a common noun. However, 'Dr. Jones' is a proper noun because it specifies a particular person.

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What type of noun is 'Mars'?

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Mars is a proper noun because it refers to a specific planet.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I love to eat at McDonald's.'

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McDonald's is the proper noun in this sentence.

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What distinguishes a proper noun from a common noun?

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A proper noun names a specific entity and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to general items or concepts and is not capitalized.

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Provide an example of a proper noun that is a brand name.

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Nike is an example of a proper noun that is a brand name.

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In the sentence 'She traveled to California for vacation,' which word is a proper noun?

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California is the proper noun in this sentence.