Proper Nouns

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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 thing, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', 'Walmart', and 'Legos'.

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Is 'city' a proper noun?

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No, 'city' is a common noun. A proper noun would be the name of a specific city, like 'New York'.

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What do all proper nouns start with?

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All proper nouns start with a capital letter.

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Can a proper noun be a title?

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Yes, titles like 'Doctor', 'Mr.', or 'President' can be part of proper nouns when used with a name.

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Is 'Monday' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Monday' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific day of the week.

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Is 'school' a proper noun?

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No, 'school' is a common noun. A proper noun would be the name of a specific school, like 'Lincoln Elementary School'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name that is capitalized.

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Find the proper noun: 'My dog is named Max.'

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Max is the proper noun.

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Find the proper noun: 'We visited Paris last summer.'

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Paris is the proper noun.