Common & Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, or thing.

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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, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Do proper nouns need a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Clark Elementary'.

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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, such as 'school' or 'city'.

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

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'City' is a common noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited New York City.'

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The proper noun is 'New York City'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Always capitalize the first letter of each word in a proper noun.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can consist of multiple words, like 'United States'.