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.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'John', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'company'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized, while common nouns are not.

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Is 'school' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Target' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Target' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a retail store.

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

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A proper noun refers to a specific entity and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to a general class of entities and is not capitalized.

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Are all capitalized words proper nouns?

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No, not all capitalized words are proper nouns; for example, the first word of a sentence is capitalized but may not be a proper noun.

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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.