Nouns: Common vs. Proper Flashcard

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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 'happiness'.

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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 'London', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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The common noun is 'cat'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Alice went to the park.'

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The proper noun is 'Alice'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'teacher', 'Mrs. Johnson'?

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The common noun is 'teacher'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river', 'Amazon'?

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The proper noun is 'Amazon'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to a general item, while a proper noun refers to a specific item.

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Give an example of a sentence with only common nouns.

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The dog chased the ball.

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Give an example of a sentence with only proper nouns.

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Tom and Jerry went to Paris.

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Identify the proper nouns in this list: 'school', 'New York', 'book'.

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The proper noun is 'New York'.