2nd Grade Common and Proper Noun

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or animal.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a 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 include 'Jimmy John', 'Clark School', and 'Perdido Elementary'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'school', 'dog', and 'city'.

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

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'Joe' is a proper noun.

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

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'City' is a common noun.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'We love Clark School!'

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The proper noun is 'Clark School'.