Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun refers to general objects, places, people, and animals where they don't have specific names.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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dog, cat, city, school.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Mikey, New York, Sarah.

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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.

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Identify the common nouns in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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cat, mat.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited Paris last summer.'

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Paris.

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

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Common noun.

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Is 'Mr. Smith' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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What do common nouns and proper nouns have in common?

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They are both types of nouns used to name people, places, or things.