common nouns (ESOL)

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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. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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Give an example of a common noun for a person.

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Teacher

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Give an example of a common noun for a place.

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Park

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Give an example of a common noun for a thing.

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Book

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Give an example of a common noun for an idea.

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Happiness

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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 general items (e.g., city, dog), while a proper noun names specific items (e.g., New York, Rover) and is always capitalized.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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cat, mat

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The children played in the park.'

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children, park

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What is the role of common nouns in a sentence?

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Common nouns serve as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence.

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Can common nouns be plural? Give an example.

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Yes, common nouns can be plural. Example: 'dogs' is the plural of 'dog'.