Proper Nouns and common nouns

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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 it 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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Anna', 'London', or 'Microsoft'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'dog', or 'teacher'.

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

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Proper nouns name specific items and are capitalized, while common nouns name general items and are not capitalized.

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Is 'school' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Eiffel Tower' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'Eiffel Tower' is a proper noun.

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

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They are proper nouns, like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What do we call the names of months?

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They are proper nouns, like 'January', 'February', etc.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My friend Sarah loves to read.'

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The proper noun is 'Sarah'.