Noun Review

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Crest', 'Colgate', 'Friday', and 'Mrs. Raab'.

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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 it is not capitalized.

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What is the plural form of 'tomato'?

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The plural form of 'tomato' is 'tomatoes'.

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What is the plural form of 'branch'?

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The plural form of 'branch' is 'branches'.

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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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What is an example of a common noun?

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Examples include 'city', 'dog', 'car', and 'happiness'.

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What is the significance of capitalization in nouns?

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Capitalization indicates that a noun is a proper noun, distinguishing it from common nouns.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns in English?

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' or 'es'.

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.