Quiz #8 Flashcards

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns are divided into two main types: common nouns and proper nouns.

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What are common nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general, non-specific people, places, things, or ideas. They are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.

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Give examples of common nouns for 'person'.

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teacher, doctor, girl, man

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Give examples of common nouns for 'place'.

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school, park, city, country

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Give examples of common nouns for 'thing'.

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car, dog, chair, book

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Give examples of common nouns for 'idea'.

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happiness, love, freedom, strength

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What are key points about common nouns?

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Common nouns are general and not capitalized unless they start a sentence. Example: The teacher walked into the classroom.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns name specific people, places, things, or organizations. They are always capitalized, no matter where they appear in a sentence.

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Give examples of proper nouns for 'person'.

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Albert Einstein, Mary, Dr. Smith

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Give examples of proper nouns for 'place'.

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Paris, Japan, Lincoln Park