Common and 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. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'school'.

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'apple' or 'John'?

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'Apple' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'country' or 'France'?

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'France' is a proper noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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

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'Teacher' is a common noun.

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Is 'Mr. Smith' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Mr. Smith' is a proper noun.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Emily went to the park.'

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The proper noun is 'Emily'.

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What type of noun is 'happiness'?

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'Happiness' is a common noun.