Common & 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: dog, city, teacher.

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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 organization. Examples: Mr. Harling, New York, Google.

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Is 'clock' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Mrs. Culver' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Springdale Elementary School' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'puppy' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: car, school, apple.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: Sarah, Paris, Christmas.

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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.