Common vs. 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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Is 'middle school' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Arizona Cardinals' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Proper noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'teacher', 'car', 'park'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Eiffel Tower', 'Harry Potter', 'Amazon'.

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

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