Common vs. 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, teacher.

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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 thing. Examples: Disney World, Sarah, London.

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Is 'dog' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Disney World' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Thanksgiving' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'shoe' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'pumpkin' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: cat, school, car.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: New York, John, Christmas.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.