Proper Nouns

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Dr. Jones', 'Mars', and 'Elm Street'.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

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Is 'dog park' a proper noun?

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No, 'dog park' is a common noun because it refers to a general type of place.

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Should 'city' be capitalized?

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No, 'city' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun.

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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 of a person.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized to indicate that they are specific names.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'lions' or 'Africa'?

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'Africa' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a continent.

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Is 'moon' a proper noun?

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No, 'moon' is a common noun. However, 'Moon' can be a proper noun when referring to Earth's moon specifically.

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What type of noun is 'Dr. Jones'?

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'Dr. Jones' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific person.