Common & 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 'dog', 'city', 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 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'McDonald's'.

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When do we capitalize proper nouns?

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We capitalize proper nouns to show that they are specific names. For example, 'Monday', 'January', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What is the common noun in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'?

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The common noun is 'cat'.

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What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'I visited New York City last summer.'?

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The proper noun is 'New York City'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river', 'Amazon', 'city'?

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The proper noun is 'Amazon'.

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What is the common noun in the sentence: 'The teacher gave homework to the students.'?

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The common noun is 'teacher'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My favorite book is Harry Potter.'

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The proper noun is 'Harry Potter'.

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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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Which sentence is correct: 'I went to the park' or 'I went to Park'?

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The correct sentence is 'I went to the park'.