Common & 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', 'teacher', and 'dog'.

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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 City', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Applebee's'.

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Identify the proper noun: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

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Eiffel Tower and Paris are both proper nouns.

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Identify the common noun: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Dog is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'school', 'Harvard University', 'teacher'?

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Harvard University is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'Monday', 'holiday', 'Christmas'?

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Holiday is a common 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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Identify the proper noun: 'My favorite book is Harry Potter.'

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Harry Potter is a proper noun.

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Identify the common noun: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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Cat and mat are common nouns.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Wendy's', 'dog park', 'Tom'?

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Dog park is NOT a proper noun.