Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual person, place, or organization, and 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, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: 'I visited the Eiffel Tower last summer.'

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Eiffel Tower.

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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 'school' a proper noun or a common noun?

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Common noun.

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Provide an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York City', 'Microsoft', or 'Sarah'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can consist of multiple words, such as 'United States' or 'Mount Everest'.

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What is the significance of capitalizing proper nouns in writing?

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Capitalizing proper nouns helps to distinguish specific names from general terms, providing clarity and specificity.

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Are all capitalized words considered proper nouns?

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No, not all capitalized words are proper nouns; for example, the first word of a sentence is capitalized but is not necessarily a proper noun.