Common vs. 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. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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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, thing, or idea. It is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', 'teacher', and 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Ms. Smith', and 'Harry Potter'.

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Is 'restaurant' a common or proper noun?

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'Restaurant' is a common noun.

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Is 'Culver’s' a common or proper noun?

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'Culver’s' is a proper noun.

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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, things, or ideas.

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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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A proper noun is usually capitalized and refers to a specific entity.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized, while common nouns are not.

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Can a common noun become a proper noun?

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Yes, a common noun can become a proper noun when it is used to name a specific entity, like 'city' becoming 'Paris'.