Proper nouns

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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, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Michael', 'New York City', and 'Glacier National Park'.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'dog'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York', 'Rex').

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What do proper nouns always start with?

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Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Sarah went to the zoo.'

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The proper noun is 'Sarah'.

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

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'Family' is a common noun.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

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The proper nouns are 'Eiffel Tower' and 'Paris'.

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

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The proper noun is 'Amazon River'.

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What type of noun is 'London'?

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'London' is a proper noun.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can consist of multiple words, such as 'United States of America'.