Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun names any person, place, or thing.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing.

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Is 'holiday' a common or proper noun?

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COMMON

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Is 'dog' a common or proper noun?

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COMMON

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Is 'Monday' a common or proper noun?

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PROPER

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'teacher', 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Mr. Smith', 'Toyota'.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.

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Can a common noun be plural?

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Yes, common nouns can be plural, like 'dogs' or 'cities'.

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Can a proper noun be plural?

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Yes, proper nouns can be plural, like 'the Smiths'.