Common/Proper Nouns and Pronouns

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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', 'Fido', and 'Mr. Smith'.

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How should proper nouns be capitalized?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized, regardless of where they appear in a sentence.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'they'.

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What is the difference between 'my' and 'mine'?

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'My' is a possessive adjective used before a noun, while 'mine' is a possessive pronoun that stands alone.

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Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'The book is _______.'

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mine.

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Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'This is _______ dog.'

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my.

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What is the correct form of 'Mississippi river'?

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The correct form is 'Mississippi River'.

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What is the correct form of 'my Dad'?

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The correct form is 'my dad'.

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Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'All of the kids had a great time on _________ vacation.'

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their.