Common Nouns 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 'happiness'.

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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 'Friday' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Is 'New York City' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Is 'games' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Common Noun

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Is 'Mars' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Is 'snow' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Common Noun

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What is the difference between Common Nouns and Proper Nouns?

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Common Nouns refer to general items, while Proper Nouns refer to specific names.

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Can a Proper Noun be plural?

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No, Proper Nouns do not have a plural form.

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Do Common Nouns start with a capital letter?

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No, Common Nouns do not start with a capital letter unless they begin a sentence.