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: 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 particular person, place, or organization. Examples: Sarah, Paris, McDonald's.

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Do common nouns start with a capital letter?

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No, common nouns do not start with a capital letter unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.

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Do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a sentence with a common noun.

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The cat is sleeping.

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Give an example of a sentence with a proper noun.

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Emily went to the zoo.

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How many proper nouns are in the sentence: 'Alice and Bob went to London.'?

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There are 2 proper nouns: Alice, Bob, and London.

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How many common nouns are in the sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'?

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There are 2 common nouns: dog, ball.

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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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Is 'New York' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'New York' is a proper noun.