Common and Proper 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, or thing. Examples: dog, city, car.

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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. Examples: Sarah, London, Nike.

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Do common nouns start with a capital letter?

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No, common nouns do not start with a capital letter unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.

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Do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include: cat, school, tree.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include: Christmas, New York, John.

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What is the noun in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'?

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The noun is 'cat'.

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What is the noun in the sentence: 'The park is beautiful.'?

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The noun is 'park'.

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

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'Monday' is a proper noun.

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

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'City' is a common noun.