Common and 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 always begins with a capital letter.

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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 and does not require capitalization 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 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Sarah'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'tower', and 'girl'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns must always be capitalized, regardless of their position in a sentence.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Alice went to the park.'

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Alice is the proper noun in the sentence.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.'

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Amazon River is the proper noun in the 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 class of objects or people, while a proper noun refers to a specific individual or entity.

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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 States' or 'Mount Everest'.

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What is the significance of proper nouns in writing?

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