Nouns: Proper vs. Common

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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 'dog', 'city', 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 'Mr. Smith', 'North Carolina', and 'Lake Michigan'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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dog

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Mr. Smith

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names (e.g., 'city'), while proper nouns are specific names (e.g., 'New York'). Proper nouns are capitalized.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'school' or 'Harvard'?

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school

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'teacher' or 'Ms. Johnson'?

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Ms. Johnson

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What type of noun is 'team' in the sentence: 'The teen was cut from the team.'?

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common noun

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What type of noun is 'Lake Michigan'?

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proper noun

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Is 'jump' a noun?

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No, 'jump' is a verb.