Common Nouns 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, thing, or idea. Examples include 'teacher', 'city', and 'car'.

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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 'Monday', 'Taiwan', and 'Mr. Smith'.

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

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'Monday' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a day of the week.

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

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'Teacher' is a common noun because it refers to any person who teaches, not a specific one.

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

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'Clock' is a common noun because it refers to any clock, not a specific one.

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

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'School' is a common noun because it refers to any school, not a specific one.

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

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'Taiwan' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a country.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'dog'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York'.

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What do common nouns and proper nouns have in common?

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Both are types of nouns, but common nouns are general while proper nouns are specific.