Proper and Common nouns

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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. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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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. Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', 'teacher', and 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Harvard University'.

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What type of noun is 'family' in the sentence: 'When Michael was a baby, his family moved to North Carolina.'?

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'Family' is a common noun.

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What type of noun is 'North Carolina' in the sentence: 'When Michael was a baby, his family moved to North Carolina.'?

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'North Carolina' is a proper noun.

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True or False: Common nouns should always be capitalized.

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False. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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True or False: Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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True. Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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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 class of objects or concepts, while a proper noun refers to a specific individual or entity.

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Can a common noun become a proper noun? Give an example.

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Yes, a common noun can become a proper noun when it is used as a name. For example, 'river' is a common noun, but 'Amazon River' is a proper noun.