Common vs. Proper Nouns

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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 (e.g., dog, city, car).

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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 (e.g., Sarah, Paris, Toyota).

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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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Proper nouns are usually capitalized and refer to specific names.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Example: 'teacher' is a common noun.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Example: 'New York' is a proper noun.

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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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How many nouns are in the sentence: 'The huge spider climbed up the dead tree.'?

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There are 2 nouns: 'spider' and 'tree'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'team' or 'Japan'?

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'Japan' is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is a place: 'bench' or 'school'?

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'School' is a place.