Common and 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', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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

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Common noun.

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Is 'Labor Day' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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

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Proper noun.

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

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Common noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'book', 'car', 'school'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Amazon', 'Monday', 'Mount Everest'.

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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 become a proper noun?

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Yes, when it is used to name a specific person, place, or thing.