Common/Proper Nouns & Capitalization

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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', 'Lucy', and 'Microsoft'.

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When should you capitalize a proper noun?

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You should capitalize a proper noun because it identifies a specific entity. For example, 'Eiffel Tower' is capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized, regardless of what it is.

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Is 'flower middle school' a proper noun?

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No, 'flower middle school' is not capitalized correctly. The proper noun is 'Flower Middle School'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'mr. lucas'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Mr. Lucas'.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'dog', 'Ariana Grande', 'Lucy'?

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'dog' is NOT a proper noun; it is a common noun.

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What is the correct way to write 'next week is october break'?

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'Next week is October break.' is the correct way to write it.

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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 a general item, while a proper noun refers to a specific item.

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Give an example of a sentence with a proper noun.

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'Sarah went to the park.' Here, 'Sarah' is a proper noun.