Proper Nouns

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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 thing, and it is always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a class of objects or a concept, and it is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'girl', and 'tower'.

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What do proper nouns do?

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Proper nouns name specific people, places, and things.

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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 'Fort Young Hotel' a common or proper noun?

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'Fort Young Hotel' is a proper noun.

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What is the correct way to write 'j.k. rowling'?

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It should be written as 'J.K. Rowling'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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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.