Common vs. 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 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Amazon'.

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Which word is a common noun: 'apple' or 'John'?

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'Apple' is a common noun.

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Which word is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln High School'?

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'Lincoln High School' is a proper noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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

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'Dog' is the common noun.

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

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'Paris' is the proper noun.

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How many proper nouns are in this sentence: 'My friend Tom lives in Texas.'

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There are 2 proper nouns: 'Tom' and 'Texas'.

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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.

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

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'Happiness' is a common noun.