Common/ProperNouns

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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, 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 'Karmen', 'James', and 'Wednesday'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'cup', 'milk', and 'dog'.

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

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Common nouns refer to general items or concepts, while proper nouns refer to specific names and are capitalized.

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In the sentence 'Karmen has one sister', what type of noun is 'Karmen'?

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'Karmen' is a proper noun.

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In the sentence 'The last day of school is Wednesday', what type of noun is 'Wednesday'?

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'Wednesday' is a proper noun.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The cup is on the table.'

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The common noun is 'cup'.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'I drink milk every day.'

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The common noun is 'milk'.

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What is the role of proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns identify specific entities and help to distinguish them from general items.