Common & Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is any person, place, thing, or animal.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Is 'Ford' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'store' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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St. Joseph.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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dog, teacher, apple.

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Which of the following is NOT a common noun: teacher, dog catcher, apple, Applebee's?

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Applebee's.

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What do proper nouns always start with?

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Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Can a common noun be made plural?

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Yes, common nouns can be made plural (e.g., dogs, teachers).

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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.