Common or 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. It does not start with a capital letter unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.

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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. It always starts with a capital letter.

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Is 'dog' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Walmart' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Is 'Ms. Mettler' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Do common nouns start with a capital letter?

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No, common nouns do not start with a capital letter.

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Do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'dog', 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Ms. Smith'.

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What are the proper nouns in the sentence: 'Jan and Pam sat on the stands.'?

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Jan and Pam.