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. 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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Give an example of a Common Noun.

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An example of a Common Noun is 'book'.

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Give an example of a Proper Noun.

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An example of a Proper Noun is 'Little Mermaid'.

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Is 'Disney Land' a Common or Proper Noun?

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'Disney Land' is a Proper Noun.

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Is 'clothes' a Common or Proper Noun?

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'Clothes' is a Common Noun.

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Is 'cake' a Common or Proper Noun?

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'Cake' is a Common Noun.

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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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Can a Proper Noun be plural?

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Yes, Proper Nouns can be plural, such as 'the Smiths'.

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What do you capitalize in Proper Nouns?

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You capitalize the first letter of Proper Nouns.