Common Nouns 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 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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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 'John', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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Is 'games' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Common Noun

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Is 'cat' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Common Noun

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Is 'Snoopy' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Is 'coffee' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Common Noun

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Is 'Guatemala' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Can a Common Noun be plural?

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Yes, Common Nouns can be pluralized, for example, 'dogs' or 'cities'.

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Can a Proper Noun be plural?

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Proper Nouns are typically singular, but can be pluralized when referring to multiple entities, e.g., 'the Smiths'.

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What is the difference between a Common Noun and a Proper Noun?

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Common Nouns refer to general items, while Proper Nouns refer to specific names.