Common vs. 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, or thing. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Sarah'.

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Is 'Miss Magallanes' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Miss Magallanes' is a proper noun because it names a specific person.

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

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'Phone' is a common noun because it refers to a general object.

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

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'ASU' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific university.

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What does a proper noun do?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing, distinguishing it from general nouns.

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Which of these is a common noun: 'Taylor Swift', 'shoes', 'Nike', or 'Phoenix Suns'?

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'Shoes' is a common noun because it refers to a general category of items.

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Can a proper noun be made common?

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Yes, a proper noun can become a common noun when it is used to refer to a general class of items, like 'Kleenex' for tissues.

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

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Give an example of a proper noun that is a place.

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An example of a proper noun that is a place is 'Paris'.