Common or 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. Examples include 'London', 'Walmart', and 'Peter Piper Pizza'.

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Is 'dog' a common or proper noun?

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'Dog' is a common noun.

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Is 'London' a common or proper noun?

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'London' is a proper noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Toyota'.

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What do you capitalize in writing?

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You capitalize proper nouns to indicate specific names.

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Is 'the cat' a common or proper noun?

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'The cat' is a common noun.

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Is 'United States of America' a common or proper noun?

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'United States of America' is a proper noun.