Common 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 'happiness'.

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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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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun names general items (like 'city'), while a proper noun names specific items (like 'New York').

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Is 'apple' a common noun?

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Yes, 'apple' is a common noun because it refers to a general type of fruit.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched, like 'freedom' or 'love'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'Eiffel Tower' or 'tower'?

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'Tower' is a common noun.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things, like 'team' or 'flock'.

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Is 'happiness' a common noun?

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No, 'happiness' is an abstract noun.

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What is the common noun in this sentence: 'The children played in the park.'

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The common nouns are 'children' and 'park'.