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

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Amazon'.

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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes, all proper nouns are capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'teacher', 'park', and 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Eiffel Tower', 'London', and 'Harry Potter'.

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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: 'My friend lives in Paris.'

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The proper noun is 'Paris'.

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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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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Wednesday' a common or proper noun?

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'Wednesday' is a proper noun.