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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Spongebob', 'Mr. M', 'Dr. Gomez', and 'Little Caesars'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized, regardless of their position in 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 class of items (e.g., 'city', 'doctor'), while a proper noun refers to a specific name (e.g., 'New York', 'Dr. Smith').

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What punctuation is used to indicate direct speech?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech.

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How should the title of a book be capitalized?

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The title of a book should have all major words capitalized, except for articles, conjunctions, and prepositions.

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What is the correct way to write a title with a proper noun?

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The title should capitalize the proper noun and follow standard title capitalization rules.

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What is the significance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization helps to distinguish proper nouns from common nouns and indicates the beginning of sentences.

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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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Look for names of specific people, places, organizations, or sometimes events that are capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'dr. gomez' in a sentence?

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It should be written as 'Dr. Gomez'.