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, or thing. Examples: dog, city, teacher.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization. Examples: Sarah, Paris, Microsoft.

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Do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

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Yes, all proper nouns begin with a capital or uppercase letter.

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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 '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.

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

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'Teacher' is a common noun.

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

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'New York' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'city'?

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'City' is a common noun.

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What type of noun is 'Mr. Smith'?

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'Mr. Smith' is a proper noun.