Common & 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, or thing. Examples: teacher, school, city.

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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. Examples: Mrs. Culver, Springdale Elementary School.

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Is 'teacher' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Mrs. Culver' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Colorado' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'friend' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'class' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: dog, city, book.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: New York, Harry Potter, Mrs. Smith.