Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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. Examples: dog, city, car.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing. Examples: Sarah, Paris, Toyota.

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Choose the common noun: cat, Blue Jay, Robin, Hawk.

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cat is a common noun.

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Choose the proper noun: cat, Blue Jay, bird, dog.

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Blue Jay is a proper noun.

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What is the first letter of a proper noun?

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The first letter of a proper noun is always capitalized.

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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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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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Choose the proper noun: mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Coleman, mrs. coleman, Mrs Coleman.

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Mrs. Coleman is the correct proper noun.