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, or thing. Examples: dog, city, car.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization. Examples: Nike, New York, Mr. Smith.

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Do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

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Yes, all proper nouns begin with a capital or uppercase letter.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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dog

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Nike

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What is the noun in the sentence: 'The dog ran fast.'?

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dog

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Which of the following is a common noun: pencil, Ms. Russell, June?

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pencil

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Which of the following is a proper noun: team, Rondo School of Discovery, baseball?

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Rondo School of Discovery

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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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Can you name a common noun that is a place?

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city