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, thing, or idea. Examples: dog, city, toy.

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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 organization. Examples: Sarah, Paris, McDonald's.

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Is 'doll' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Disney World' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Saturday' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Christmas' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'sunset' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: car, school, apple.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: London, John, Thanksgiving.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.