Common, Proper, Possessive 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 organization. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (or just an apostrophe for plural nouns). Example: 'the dog's leash'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My birthday is in July.'

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July is the proper noun.

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

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Cat and mat are common nouns.

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Change the phrase into a possessive noun: 'The book of the teacher.'

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The teacher's book.

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What type of noun is 'school'?

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School is a common noun.

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Change the phrase into a possessive noun: 'The toys of the children.'

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The children's toys.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The flowers are blooming in the garden.'

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Flowers and garden are common nouns.

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

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'Paris').