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 '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 'Walmart'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'apple' or 'John'?

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'Apple' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln High School'?

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'Lincoln High School' is a proper noun.

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What is the first letter of a proper noun?

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The first letter of a proper noun is always capitalized.

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What is the first letter of a common noun?

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The first letter of a common noun is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My friend Sarah lives in London.'

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The proper nouns are 'Sarah' and 'London'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Is 'Monday' a common or proper noun?

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'Monday' is a proper noun.

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Is 'river' a common or proper noun?

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'River' is a common noun.