Common & 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 'school'.

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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 'Firulais', 'Discovery Green', and 'Dr. Pepper'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'university'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Indiana University'.

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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 'Lewis Cass Junior High' a common or proper noun?

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'Lewis Cass Junior High' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'cat'?

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'Cat' is a common noun.

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What type of noun is 'Firulais'?

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'Firulais' is a proper noun.

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Identify the common noun in this list: 'The University of Notre Dame', 'university', 'Butler University'.

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'University' is the common noun.