Common vs Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun names a general item, person, place, or idea and is not capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea and is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'dog', 'book', and 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Harry Potter', and 'Ms. Smith'.

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How can you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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Proper nouns are usually capitalized and refer to specific names of people, places, or organizations.

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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 and are capitalized.

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Is 'apple' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Eiffel Tower' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'teacher'?

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Common noun.

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What type of noun is 'London'?

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Proper noun.