Proper and common 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 'dog', 'city', and 'car'.

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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 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'teacher', 'school', and 'apple'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Mr. Smith', 'New York', and 'Coca-Cola'.

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

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited London last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'London'.

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What type of noun is 'school'?

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'School' is a common noun.

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What type of noun is 'Eiffel Tower'?

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'Eiffel Tower' is a proper noun.

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Is 'city' a common or proper noun?

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'City' is a common noun.