Common and 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, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'book'.

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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. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Mr. Smith'.

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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 that are capitalized.

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Is 'city' a common or proper noun?

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'City' is a common noun.

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Is 'London' a common or proper noun?

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'London' is a proper noun.

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What do you capitalize in a sentence?

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You capitalize proper nouns and the first word of a sentence.

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Complete the sentence: 'I live in ___________.'

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A proper noun like 'New York' or a common noun like 'a city'.

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Complete the sentence: 'My favorite book is ___________.'

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A proper noun like 'Harry Potter' or a common noun like 'a mystery'.