Common and Proper Nouns - Flashcard Practice

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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, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Is 'airplane' a common or proper noun?

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'Airplane' is a common noun.

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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes, all proper nouns are capitalized.

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What type of noun are holidays like 'Christmas' and 'Thanksgiving'?

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They are proper nouns.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Coronado Mustangs', 'Super Bowl', 'airplane', 'Georgia'?

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'Airplane' is NOT a proper noun.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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'Pencil' is an example of a common noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names and are capitalized.

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Can a noun be neither common nor proper? Give an example.

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Yes, for example, 'trample' is neither a common nor a proper noun.

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What is the definition of a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.