Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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

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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.

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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 and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Ms. Stevens', 'New York', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'teacher', 'city', and 'building'.

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When do you use a capital letter?

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You use a capital letter when writing proper nouns.

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

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'Principal' is a common noun.

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Is 'Ms. Stevens' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Ms. Stevens' is a proper noun.

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

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A common noun refers to a general item, while a proper noun refers to a specific item.

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True or False: All nouns are either common or proper.

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True.