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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'girl', and 'company'.

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Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

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We capitalize proper nouns to show that they are specific names and to distinguish them from common nouns.

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Is 'Monday' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Monday' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific day of the week.

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Is 'teacher' a proper noun?

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No, 'teacher' is a common noun because it refers to any person who teaches.

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

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing and is capitalized, while a common noun is a general name and is not capitalized.

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

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'Amazon River' is a proper noun because it names a specific river.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can be made up of more than one word, like 'United States of America'.