Common and 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 common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for any 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 thing.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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

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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Valley Elementary School' a common or proper noun?

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'Valley Elementary School' is a proper noun.

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

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A common noun refers to general items, while a proper noun refers to specific names.

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What is an example of a proper noun for a book?

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

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What is an example of a common noun for a fruit?

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An example of a common noun for a fruit is 'apple'.