COMMON NOUN & PROPER NOUN

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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 'teacher'.

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

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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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An example of a common noun is 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Harry Potter'.

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What type of noun is 'Christmas'?

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'Christmas' is a proper noun.

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Which sentence is correct? 'The family went swimming in the atlantic Ocean.' or 'The family went swimming in the Atlantic Ocean.'

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'The family went swimming in the Atlantic Ocean.' is correct.

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

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Wendy's' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Wendy's' is a proper noun.

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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 general items, while a proper noun refers to specific names.