Proper and Common Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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

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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. Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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

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

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The common noun is 'cat' and 'mat'.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Michael went to Paris last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'Michael' and 'Paris'.

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

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Common nouns serve as the subject or object in a sentence, representing general items.

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

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Proper nouns identify specific entities and are used to provide clarity and specificity in communication.

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Can a proper noun be used as a common noun? Provide an example.

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Yes, a proper noun can become a common noun when it refers to a general class of items, e.g., 'Kleenex' is a brand name but is often used to refer to any tissue.