Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A name of person, place, thing, or idea.

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Proper noun description:

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It is specific.

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Example of common noun?

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dog

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Proper noun example?

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Dr. Jones

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Common noun?

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chocolate

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NOT a proper noun:

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computer

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Nouns in the sentence: 'Mark and his sister often swim there.'

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Mark, sister

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Noun naming a person in: 'One day Jack saw a frog and turtle.'

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Jack

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Noun naming a place in: Ken and his friend, Sam enjoy having a picnic on the beach.

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beach

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Proper noun in: 'The girl wanted to visit South America on her vacation.'

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South America