Common or proper nouns

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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 it is always capitalized.

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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.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'London', 'Walmart', and 'Peter Piper Pizza'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'man', 'candy', and 'city'.

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

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'London' is a proper noun.

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

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'Man' is a common noun.

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

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'Walmart' is a proper noun.

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

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'Candy' is a common noun.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns and the first word of a sentence.

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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.