Proper and Common 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 'dog', 'city', and 'book'.

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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. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Target'.

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

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'Pencil' is a common noun.

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

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'Jo' is a proper noun.

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How many proper nouns are in the sentence: 'My favorite game on my PS3 is Little Big Planet.'?

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There is 1 proper noun: 'Little Big Planet'.

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How many common nouns are in the sentence: 'I met my friend Jo on that game.'?

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There are 2 common nouns: 'friend' and 'game'.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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An example of a common noun is 'teacher'.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Mr. Smith'.

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

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'XBOX' is a proper noun.

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What do we call the name of a specific person, place, or thing?

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We call it a proper noun.