Proper Nouns and Common 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 organization, and it is always capitalized.

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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.

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Give an example of a Proper Noun.

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Examples include 'Walmart', 'Jordon', and 'Olympics'.

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Give an example of a Common Noun.

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Examples include 'school', 'dog', and 'city'.

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Which of the following is a Proper Noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a Proper Noun.

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Which of the following is a Common Noun: 'teacher' or 'Mr. Smith'?

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'Teacher' is a Common Noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing Proper Nouns?

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Proper Nouns are always capitalized.

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Is 'March' a Proper Noun or a Common Noun?

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'March' is a Proper Noun.

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Is 'dog' a Proper Noun or a Common Noun?

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'Dog' is a Common Noun.

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Identify the Proper Noun in this sentence: 'Sarah went to the park.'

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'Sarah' is the Proper Noun.