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 'teacher', 'store', and 'city'.

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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 'Ms. Chavez', 'Walmart', and 'Sunday'.

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Is 'teacher' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'store' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Ms. Chavez' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Walmart' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Sunday' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'dog', 'city', 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'John', 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What do common nouns and proper nouns have in common?

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Both are types of nouns that name people, places, or things.