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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New York City is an example of a proper noun.

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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 it does not start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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'Car' is an example of a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln Elementary School'?

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'Lincoln Elementary School' is a proper noun.

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What do we call names of people?

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Names of people are called proper nouns.

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What do we call names of places?

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Names of places are called proper nouns.

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What do we call names of things?

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Names of specific things can be proper nouns if they are unique, like 'Coca-Cola'.

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Is 'Mrs. Jenson' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Mrs. Jenson' is a proper noun because it is a specific name.

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Is 'dog' a proper noun?

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No, 'dog' is a common noun.