Common and Proper Noun

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name that is capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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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'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Should common nouns be capitalized?

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No, common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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All proper nouns should begin with a capital letter.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Sarah went to the park.'

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Sarah is the proper noun.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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Cat and mat are common nouns.

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What type of noun is 'Monday'?

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Monday is a proper noun.