Common/Proper Nouns & Capitalization

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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 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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When should you capitalize a proper noun?

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You should capitalize a proper noun to indicate that it is a specific name. For example, 'Eiffel Tower' and 'Monday'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'spongebob' and 'patrick'?

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The correct way is 'SpongeBob' and 'Patrick' because they are proper nouns.

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What is the correct capitalization for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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What is the correct capitalization for months of the year?

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Months of the year should always be capitalized, e.g., 'January', 'February'.

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What is the correct way to write 'october'?

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The correct way is 'October' because it is a proper noun.

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

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'Paris').

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What is an example of a sentence with correct capitalization?

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An example is: 'Next week is October break.'