5th Grade Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific person, place, or thing.

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What is a common noun?

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A general name for a person, place, or thing.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Fort Young Hotel.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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school.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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What type of noun is 'New York City'?

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Proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'city'?

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Common noun.

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What is a biography?

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A written account of an individual's life written by someone else.

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What is an autobiography?

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A written account of an individual's life written by that individual.

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What does non-fiction mean?

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Not fake; it is real.