COMMON NOUN & PROPER NOUN

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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: city, cat, apple.

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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: India, Kitty.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'I live in a city.'

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City.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'Kitty is my pet cat.'

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Cat.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My country's name is India.'

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India.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My cat's name is Kitty.'

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Kitty.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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Dog, school, car.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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London, Sarah, Christmas.

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Can a common noun be plural?

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Yes, common nouns can be plural. Example: cities, cats.

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Can a proper noun be plural?

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No, proper nouns are usually singular. Example: 'the Smiths' is plural for the Smith family.