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 thing, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a person.

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Examples include 'Sarah', 'Mr. Smith', or 'Dr. Jones'.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a place.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Mount Everest', or 'Paris'.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a thing.

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Examples include 'Coca-Cola', 'iPhone', or 'The Mona Lisa'.

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What do proper nouns help us identify?

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Proper nouns help us identify specific people, places, and things.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'London'?

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'London' is a proper noun.

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How do you know if a noun is a proper noun?

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A noun is a proper noun if it names a specific entity and is capitalized.

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

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A common noun refers to general items (like 'city' or 'dog'), while a proper noun refers to specific names (like 'London' or 'Rex').

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Is 'school' a proper noun?

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No, 'school' is a common noun. A proper noun would be 'Dominica Grammar School'.

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What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'We visited the Eiffel Tower.'?

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The proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower'.