FLASHCARD 101-COMMON AND PROPER NOUN

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is the generic name for a person, place, thing, or event.

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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 thing.

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Is 'Cristy Angeles' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Cristy Angeles' is a proper noun.

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How many proper nouns are in the sentence: 'Cristy Angeles is the mayor of our city'?

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There is 1 proper noun in that sentence.

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Are all common nouns capitalized?

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No, common nouns are not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'teacher', and 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Ms. Smith', and 'Harry Potter'.

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

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A common noun refers to a general item, while a proper noun refers to a specific item.

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Is 'St. Mary's Subdivision' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'St. Mary's Subdivision' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'dog'?

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'Dog' is a common noun.