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, thing, or idea. 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 organization. Examples include 'Michael', 'North Carolina', and 'Dr. Jones'.

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Is 'family' a common or proper noun?

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'Family' is a common noun.

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Is 'North Carolina' a common or proper noun?

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'North Carolina' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'month'?

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'Month' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'dog park', 'high school', or 'Dr. Jones'?

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'Dr. Jones' is a proper noun.

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Is 'colorado' a common or proper noun?

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'Colorado' is a proper noun.

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What describes a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific noun that names a particular person, place, or thing.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Harry Potter'.