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 of proper nouns include 'Glengary Elementary', 'Clemson', and 'Florida State'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized, regardless of their position in a sentence.

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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 (e.g., 'school', 'dog'), while a proper noun refers to specific names (e.g., 'Glengary Elementary', 'Firulais').

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How should the name of a day of the week be written?

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The name of a day of the week, such as 'Wednesday', should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the winter months are december, january, and february'?

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The correct way is 'The winter months are December, January, and February.'

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What change should be made to the sentence 'My dog is named firulais'?

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Change 'firulais' to 'Firulais'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Harvard'?

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'Harvard' is a proper noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'i want to go to the clemson game on Saturday'?

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The correct capitalization is 'I want to go to the Clemson game on Saturday'.