Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or sometimes an 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 (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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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 (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Harry Potter'.

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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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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Texas Tech' a common or proper noun?

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'Texas Tech' is a proper noun.

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What does it mean if a noun is specific?

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If a noun is specific, it refers to a particular person, place, or thing.

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What is an example of a proper noun that is a place?

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An example of a proper noun that is a place is 'Paris'.