Capitalizing 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 it is always capitalized.

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Why is 'city' not considered a proper noun?

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'City' is a common noun because it does not refer to a specific name of a place.

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How can you identify proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns can be identified by their capitalization and by recognizing them as specific names.

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What are the proper nouns in the sentence: 'my favorite book is harry potter and the sorcerer's stone.'?

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The proper nouns are 'My', 'Harry Potter', and 'Sorcerer's Stone'.

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In the sentence 'i went to the store with my friend jessica', which word is a proper noun?

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The proper noun is 'Jessica'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York City'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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Can common nouns ever be capitalized?

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Common nouns can be capitalized when they are part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

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

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A common noun refers to a general item or concept, while a proper noun refers to a specific name.

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

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Yes, 'Monday' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a day of the week.