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 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, or thing that is not specific and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Dr. Smith'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'building', and 'teacher'.

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

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A proper noun refers to a specific name and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to a general category and is not capitalized.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'London', 'river', 'John'?

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'river' is NOT a proper noun.

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How do 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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Rewrite the following sentence with proper nouns capitalized: 'the president of the united states visited new york.'

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'The President of the United States visited New York.'

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What is the role of proper nouns in writing?

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Proper nouns help to specify and identify unique entities, making writing clearer and more precise.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can consist of multiple words, such as 'United Nations' or 'Los Angeles'.