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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Examples include 'Timmy', 'New York', and 'Dr. Jones'.

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Identify a common noun: Timmy, tomorrow, run, foot.

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foot

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Identify a proper noun: Dr. Jones, dog park, high school, lions.

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Dr. Jones

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: dog catcher, Mr. Short, Tom, Wendy's?

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dog catcher

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Identify a proper noun: Our, team, Japan, pitcher.

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Japan

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Which of the following is NOT a common noun: teacher, dog catcher, apple, Applebee's?

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Applebee's

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

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'book', 'car', and 'school'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Harry Potter', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.