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 organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York City', 'Tom', and 'Wendy's'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'Paris'?

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'Paris' is a proper noun.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited the Eiffel Tower.'

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'Eiffel Tower' is the proper noun.

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Is 'Mr. Short' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Mr. Short' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific person.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Georgia', 'river', or 'Independence Day'?

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'river' is NOT a proper noun.

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What do proper nouns always begin with?

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Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can consist of multiple words, such as 'United States of America'.

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Identify the common noun in this list: 'dog', 'Fido', 'city'.

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'dog' is a common noun.