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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Give an example of a proper noun that is a city.

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New York City is an example of a proper noun that is a city.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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Identify a proper noun from the following: 'the moon', 'Mars', 'the ocean'.

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Mars is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'dog', 'Eiffel Tower', 'Amazon'?

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Dog is NOT a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'Ashley'?

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Ashley is a proper noun, as it is a specific name of a person.

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Is 'elm street' a proper noun? Why or why not?

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'Elm Street' is a proper noun, but it should be capitalized as 'Elm Street'.

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What distinguishes a proper noun from a common noun?

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A proper noun refers to a specific entity and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to general items or concepts and is not capitalized.

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Provide an example of a proper noun that is a country.

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Canada is an example of a proper noun that is a country.

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What is the proper noun for the planet we live on?

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Earth is the proper noun for the planet we live on.