Proper and Common Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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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 thing and is always capitalized (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Mr. Smith', 'Eiffel Tower', 'Christmas'.

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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes, all proper nouns are capitalized.

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

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'April' is a proper noun.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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

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Identify the noun in this sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited Paris last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'Paris'.