2nd Grade Common and Proper Noun

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What is a noun?

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

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization 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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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes, all proper nouns are capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Monday'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'girl', and 'day'.

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What is 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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Is 'dog' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Dog' is a common noun.

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Is 'Mr. Smith' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Mr. Smith' is a proper noun.

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What do we call the names of days of the week?

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The names of days of the week are proper nouns.