Proper 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.

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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 and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Jack', 'Minisink Valley Intermediate School', and 'New York City'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized, while common nouns are not.

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In the sentence 'The children ran through the grass.', which word is a common noun?

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The word 'grass' is a common noun.

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In the sentence 'One day Jack saw a frog and turtle.', which word is a proper noun?

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The word 'Jack' is a proper noun.

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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes, all proper nouns are capitalized.

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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 individual or entity and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to a general class of items and is not capitalized.

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Is 'school' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'School' is a common noun.