Proper Nouns

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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 thing, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Is 'Jeffery' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Jeffery' is a proper noun because it is a specific name.

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Which of these is a proper noun: 'Snickers' or 'candy'?

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'Snickers' is a proper noun because it is a specific brand name.

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Which of these is a proper noun: 'Nancy' or 'pumpkin'?

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'Nancy' is a proper noun because it is a specific name.

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Is 'Walmart' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Walmart' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific store.

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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, and it does not start with a capital letter.

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Is 'restaurant' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Restaurant' is a common noun because it refers to any restaurant, not a specific one.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York'.

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What do proper nouns always start with?

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Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Is 'city' a proper noun?

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No, 'city' is a common noun because it does not refer to a specific city.