Common and Proper 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, and 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 and is 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', 'Ms. Smith', and 'Harry Potter'.

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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes, all proper nouns are capitalized.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names and are capitalized.

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

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The proper noun is 'Sarah'.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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

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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'.