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, or thing. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'car'.

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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 thing and is always capitalized. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Monday'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Dr. Jones'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'flower'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names (e.g., 'city'), while proper nouns are specific names (e.g., 'New York'). Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'team' or 'Japan'?

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'Team' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'Hurricane Harbor' or 'beach'?

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'Hurricane Harbor' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'boss'?

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'Boss' is a common noun because it refers to a general person.

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What type of noun is 'Japan'?

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'Japan' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific country.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, or thing.