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 include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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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 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized, while common nouns should not.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The common noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Emily went to the park.'

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The proper noun is 'Emily'.

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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 sentence with a common noun.

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The teacher gave homework to the students.

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Give an example of a sentence with a proper noun.

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Michael visited the Statue of Liberty.

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What is the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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What is the proper noun in this sentence: 'London is a beautiful city.'

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The proper noun is 'London'.