Common & 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, thing, or idea. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'school'.

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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 organization. Examples include 'New York City', 'Sarah', and 'Amazon'.

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Is 'museum' a common or proper noun?

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'Museum' is a common noun.

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Is 'New York City' a common or proper noun?

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'New York City' is a proper noun.

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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.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Independence Day'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'summer'.

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Is 'Amazon River' a common or proper noun?

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'Amazon River' is a proper noun.

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Is 'airplane' a common or proper noun?

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'Airplane' is a common noun.

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What type of noun is 'Atlantic Ocean'?

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'Atlantic Ocean' is a proper noun.