Proper and Common 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: dog, city, teacher.

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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: Michael, North Carolina, Dr. Badger.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Common noun.

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What type of noun is 'Dr. Badger'?

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Proper noun.

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Fill in the blank: A __________ noun names a specific person, place, or thing.

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proper.

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Fill in the blank: A __________ noun does not name a specific person, place, or thing.

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common.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: car, school, apple.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: London, Sarah, Christmas.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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

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