Common and 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, or thing, not specific. 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 person, place, or thing. Examples: Sarah, Paris, Monday.

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

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Proper noun.

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

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Common noun.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.' What type is it?

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Cat, common.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'Mount Everest is the highest mountain.' What type is it?

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Mount Everest, proper.

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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.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: New York, Jupiter, Mr. Smith.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: car, school, fruit.

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

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Proper noun.