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 'car'.

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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 'Wawa', 'New York', and 'Sarah'.

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Do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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

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'School' is a common noun.

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

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'Wednesday' is a proper noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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Can a common noun become a proper noun?

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Yes, a common noun can become a proper noun when it is used as a name, like 'city' becoming 'Paris'.

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What is an example of a sentence using a proper noun?

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An example is: 'I visited Wawa yesterday.'