Common and Proper Nouns Pre-Test

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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. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Do proper nouns need a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items (e.g., 'city'), while proper nouns refer to specific names (e.g., 'Paris'). Proper nouns are capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'book', 'car', and 'school'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Eiffel Tower', 'J.K. Rowling', and 'Monday'.

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What change should be made to the sentence: 'the u.s. congress meets in washington d.c.'?

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Change 'u.s. congress' to 'U.S. Congress' and 'washington d.c.' to 'Washington, D.C.'.

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What change should be made to the sentence: 'the cafeteria is serving hamburgers on wednesday.'?

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Change 'wednesday' to 'Wednesday'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'summer' or 'July'?

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'Summer' is a common noun.

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What word is a common noun that should NOT be capitalized: 'Lights', 'Sally', 'Walmart', or 'McDonalds'?

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'Lights' is a common noun that should not be capitalized.