Proper and Common Nouns

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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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 and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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Is 'April' a common noun or a proper noun?

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April is a proper noun.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Nike', 'Minisink Valley Intermediate School', and 'Jack'.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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Examples of common nouns include 'airplane', 'city', and 'dog'.

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Which noun in the sentence 'One day Jack saw a frog and turtle' names a person?

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The noun 'Jack' names a person.

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

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A proper noun refers to a specific entity and is capitalized, while a common noun refers to a general class of entities and is not capitalized.

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Is 'airplane' a proper noun or a common noun?

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Airplane is a common noun.

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What is the significance of capitalizing proper nouns?

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Capitalizing proper nouns helps to distinguish specific names from general terms, indicating that they refer to unique entities.

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Can a proper noun be used as a common noun?

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Yes, sometimes proper nouns can be used as common nouns when they refer to a general category, such as 'Kleenex' being used to refer to any tissue.