Review Proper nouns

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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. For example, 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Coca-Cola'.

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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. For example, 'girl', 'city', and 'drink'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Mount Everest'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'mountain'.

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

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'London' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a city.

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

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'Dog' is a common noun because it refers to any dog, not a specific one.

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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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What do common nouns start with?

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Common nouns can start with either a capital or a lowercase letter, depending on their position in a sentence.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, a proper noun can be more than one word, such as 'United States of America'.

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Can a common noun be more than one word?

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Yes, a common noun can also be more than one word, such as 'ice cream'.