Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual 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 of proper nouns include 'Dr. Jones', 'McDonald's', and 'Mars'.

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Is 'dog park' a proper noun?

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No, 'dog park' is a common noun because it refers to a general place.

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

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A common noun refers to general items or concepts (e.g., 'city', 'teacher'), while a proper noun refers to specific names (e.g., 'New York', 'Mr. Smith').

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Is 'Jeffery' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Jeffery' is a proper noun because it is a specific name of a person.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'lions' or 'Africa'?

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'Africa' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a continent.

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What do you capitalize in a proper noun?

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You capitalize the first letter of each word in a proper noun.

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Is 'high school' a proper noun?

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No, 'high school' is a common noun unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Lincoln High School'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited Paris last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'Paris'.

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Is 'moon' a proper noun?

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No, 'moon' is a common noun. However, 'Moon' can be a proper noun when referring to Earth's moon in specific contexts.