Proper and Common 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 'teacher'.

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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. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples include 'Jack', 'New York', and 'Nike'.

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

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'Jack' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a person.

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

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'City' is a common noun because it refers to any city in general, not a specific one.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Georgia', which is the name of a specific place.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'airplane', which refers to any airplane.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'team' or 'Nike'?

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'Nike' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a brand.

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Are all common nouns capitalized?

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No, common nouns are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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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, while a proper noun is a specific name.