Nouns: Common and Proper

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. Examples: 'city', 'dog', '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 thing. Examples: 'New York', 'Sarah', 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Is 'middle school' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'McDonald's' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Which of these is a proper noun: 'school', 'park', 'Disneyland', 'roller coaster'?

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Disneyland.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Proper noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: 'book', 'car', 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: 'Amazon', 'London', 'Mr. Smith'.