Common 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, such as 'dog', 'city', or 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'apple', 'school', and 'car'.

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

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The noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The park is beautiful.'

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The common noun is 'park'.

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What do we call a word that names a person, place, or thing?

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We call it a noun.

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True or False: A common noun can be capitalized.

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False. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name (like 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (like 'New York').

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Find the common noun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave homework.'

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The common noun is 'teacher'.

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What is the noun in the sentence: 'I see a bird.'?

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The noun is 'bird'.

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Fill in the blank: A ____ is a common noun that refers to a place.

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A 'city' is a common noun that refers to a place.