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 for a person.

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Buster

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Give an example of a proper noun for a planet.

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Jupiter

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What is the proper noun for a teacher in the example provided?

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Mrs. Snell-Kinsey

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What type of noun is 'Florida'?

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Florida is a proper noun referring to a specific place.

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What is the significance of capitalizing proper nouns?

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Capitalizing proper nouns distinguishes them from common nouns and indicates their specific identity.

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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, while a proper noun refers to a specific individual or entity.

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Provide an example of a proper noun for a food product.

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Nana's Kale Chips.

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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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Proper nouns can often be identified by their capitalization and their reference to specific names of people, places, or organizations.

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What is the role of proper nouns in writing?

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Proper nouns help to specify and clarify the subject of a sentence, making writing more precise.