Common and Proper Nouns

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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. Examples: teacher, city, dog.

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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. Examples: Mr. Myers, New York, Rover.

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Identify the proper noun: 'My friend lives in Paris.'

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Paris

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Identify the common noun: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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cat

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Which word is a proper noun? 'Sarah went to the park.'

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Sarah

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Which word is a proper noun? 'We visited the Eiffel Tower.'

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Eiffel Tower

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Which word is a common noun? 'The dog barked loudly.'

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dog

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Identify the proper noun: 'I love reading Harry Potter.'

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Harry Potter

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

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Identify the proper noun: 'My brother's name is Alex.'

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Alex