Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing, and is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Glengary Elementary', 'Sarah', or 'Paris'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun names a general item, person, or place and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'dog', 'city', or 'school'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Identify the common nouns in this sentence: 'My dog Mikey has big brown eyes.'

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The common nouns are 'dog' and 'eyes'.

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What kind of noun is 'kitten'?

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'Kitten' is a common noun.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'We asked the vendor selling Coca-Cola how much they cost.'

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The proper noun is 'Coca-Cola'.

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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Sarah' a common or proper noun?

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'Sarah' is a proper noun.