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 'New York', 'Fido', and 'Pizza Hut'.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Proper noun.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Common noun.

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Is 'Pizza Hut' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'book', 'car', or 'school'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Harry Potter', 'London', or 'Coca-Cola'.

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What do common nouns and proper nouns have in common?

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Both are types of nouns used to name people, places, or things.