Common and Proper Nouns

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are nouns that name specific people, places, or things.

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What are common nouns?

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Common nouns are nouns that name general items, people, or places.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Harry Potter', 'London', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'teacher', and 'book'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific items.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Sarah went to the zoo.'

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The proper noun is 'Sarah'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The common noun is 'cat'.

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Is 'New York' a common or proper noun?

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'New York' is a proper noun.

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Is 'city' a common or proper noun?

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'City' is a common noun.

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What is a proper noun used for?

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A proper noun is used to name a specific person, place, or organization.