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. 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 names a specific 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, not a specific one.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns 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'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'airplane'.

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

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'April' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific month.

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

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'Nike' is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Coronado Mustangs', 'Super Bowl', or 'airplane'?

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'Airplane' is NOT a proper noun.