Proper nouns and Common nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization. For example, 'Sara', 'New York', and 'Monday'.

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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. For example, 'girl', 'city', and 'day'.

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

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'School' is a common noun.

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

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'Sara' is a proper noun.

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

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A proper noun names a specific item, while a common noun names a general item.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Caitlyn'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'dog'.

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Is 'Monday' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Monday' is a proper noun.

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Is 'city' a proper noun?

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No, 'city' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'teacher', 'California', 'book'?

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'California' is a proper noun.