Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization. It always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a person.

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Examples include 'Sarah', 'Mr. Smith', or 'Dr. Jones'.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a place.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Paris', or 'Mount Everest'.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a company.

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Examples include 'Apple', 'Google', or 'McDonald's'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always start with a capital letter.

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Is 'city' a proper noun?

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No, 'city' is a common noun. A proper noun would be the name of a specific city, like 'Los Angeles'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'dog' or 'Buddy'?

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'Buddy' is a proper noun because it is a specific name.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name.

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Is 'Monday' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Monday' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific day of the week.

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What should you do if a proper noun has more than one word?

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Capitalize the first letter of each word, like 'United States'.