Common and 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 'happiness'.

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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 'Mikey', 'New York', and 'Wendy's'.

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Identify the common nouns in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The common nouns are 'cat' and 'mouse'.

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

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The proper noun is 'Sarah'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'pencil', 'Tom', 'Christmas'?

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The common noun is 'pencil'.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Mr. Smith', 'dog catcher', 'Georgia'?

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The answer is 'dog catcher'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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Give an example of a sentence with a common noun.

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Example: 'The teacher gave homework to the students.' (Common noun: teacher, students)

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Give an example of a sentence with a proper noun.

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Example: 'Alice visited the Eiffel Tower.' (Proper noun: Alice, Eiffel Tower)

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Identify the common nouns in the sentence: 'The flowers bloomed in the garden.'

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The common nouns are 'flowers' and 'garden'.