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 thing. 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 'Dustin', 'New York City', and 'Amy'.

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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. It does not start with a capital letter.

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

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'Car' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Nancy'?

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'Nancy' is a proper noun.

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What do we call names of specific people?

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We call them proper nouns.

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What is the first letter of a proper noun?

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The first letter of a proper noun is always a capital letter.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Amy loves to read.'

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'Amy' is the proper noun.

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Which sentence contains a proper noun: 'The dog is cute.' or 'The dog named Max is cute.'?

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'The dog named Max is cute.' contains the proper noun 'Max'.

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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 item.