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, thing, or idea. Examples include 'city', 'dog', 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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Alice visited the Eiffel Tower.'

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The proper noun is 'Alice' and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Mount Everest' a common or proper noun?

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'Mount Everest' is a proper noun.

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Give an example of a sentence using a common noun.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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Give an example of a sentence using a proper noun.

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Michael Jordan is a famous basketball player.

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What do you capitalize in a sentence?

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You capitalize proper nouns and the first word of a sentence.