Proper Nouns and common nouns

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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 (e.g., 'Tom', 'Paris', 'Microsoft').

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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 that is not specific and is not capitalized (e.g., 'city', 'dog', 'teacher').

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In the sentence 'Tom is swimming in the sea', identify the proper noun.

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Tom.

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True or False: Nouns can be verbs that describe an action.

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False. Nouns are not verbs; they are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.

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What does the phrase 'get out of hand' mean?

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It means to become uncontrollable or chaotic.

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In the sentence 'Juan plays with his ball', identify the common noun.

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Ball.

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What is the meaning of 'mumbo jumbo' in the context of understanding something?

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It refers to language or activity that is meaningless or nonsensical.

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

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A proper noun names 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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Give an example of a proper noun and a common noun in a sentence.

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Proper noun: 'London is a beautiful city.' Common noun: 'The city is known for its history.'

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What is the role of nouns in a sentence?

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Nouns serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence, representing people, places, things, or ideas.