Identifying 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 'dog', 'city', and 'book'.

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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 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Common noun.

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Is 'New York City' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'family' in the sentence: 'When Michael was a baby, his family moved to North Carolina.'?

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Common noun.

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

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Common noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'teacher', 'school', and 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Mr. Smith', 'London', and 'Christmas'.

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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.