5th Grade ELA Review

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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Do you capitalize proper nouns or common nouns?

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Proper nouns are capitalized.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of capital, or upper-case, letters at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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Is capitalization needed in a common noun?

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No, capitalization is not needed in a common noun.

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What is an example of a comparison?

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An example of a comparison is 'Oranges and apples are fruit.'.

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What is the purpose of using capital letters?

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Capital letters are used to indicate the beginning of sentences and to denote proper nouns.

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

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A proper noun names a specific item and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to a general item and is not capitalized.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York'.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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An example of a common noun is 'city'.