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 thing and is always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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'Amazon' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a company.

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Which of the following is a common noun?

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'Book' is a common noun because it refers to a general item.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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Identify the proper nouns in this sentence: 'My friend Sarah lives in Boston.'

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The proper nouns are 'Sarah' and 'Boston'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are 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 'Mrs. Smith' a common or proper noun?

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'Mrs. Smith' is a proper noun.

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What is an example of a sentence using a proper noun?

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'Michael went to the park.' (Here, 'Michael' is a proper noun.)