Thanksgiving 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. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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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. Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'My mom bought a turkey for Thanksgiving.'

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The common noun is 'mom' and 'turkey'.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'I can't wait for Thanksgiving Break!'

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The proper noun is 'Thanksgiving Break'.

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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 and are capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun related to Thanksgiving.

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An example of a common noun related to Thanksgiving is 'dinner'.

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Give an example of a proper noun related to Thanksgiving.

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An example of a proper noun related to Thanksgiving is 'Thanksgiving Day'.

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In the sentence 'President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that the last Thursday of November to be national Thanksgiving Day,' identify the proper nouns.

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The proper nouns are 'President Abraham Lincoln' and 'Thanksgiving Day'.

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What type of noun is 'Thursday' in the context of Thanksgiving?

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In this context, 'Thursday' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific day associated with Thanksgiving.

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Is 'mashed potatoes' a common or proper noun?

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'Mashed potatoes' is a common noun.