Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Taiwan', 'Anna', and 'Dr. Badger'.

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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 does not start with a capital letter.

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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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How many proper nouns are in the sentence: 'Tanya and Ria are good friends.'?

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There are 2 proper nouns: 'Tanya' and 'Ria'.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Anna is playing the piano.'

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The proper noun is 'Anna'.

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What is the proper noun in this sentence: 'My father wants to take the dog to get its shots at Dr. Badger's office.'?

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The proper noun is 'Dr. Badger'.

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Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

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We capitalize proper nouns to show that they are specific names and to distinguish them from common nouns.

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Can a proper noun be a title?

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Yes, titles like 'President', 'Doctor', or 'Mr.' can be part of 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 person, place, or thing, while a common noun names a general category.