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 '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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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

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'April' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific month.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The children ran through the grass.'

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'Grass' is the noun in the sentence.

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Which noun names a person in the sentence: 'One day Jack saw a frog and turtle.'?

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'Jack' names a person in the sentence.

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Is there a proper noun in the sentence: 'My school is the best school around.'?

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No, there is no proper noun in this sentence.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Harry Potter'.

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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.