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, thing, or idea, and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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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 and is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'dog', 'city', 'car', and 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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When should you capitalize a common noun?

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You should capitalize a common noun only when it is the first word in a sentence.

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When should you capitalize a proper noun?

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You should always capitalize a proper noun, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Disney World' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Disney World' is a proper noun.

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True or False: Common nouns always start with a capital letter.

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False.

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True or False: Proper nouns can be made plural.

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True, proper nouns can be made plural (e.g., 'the Smiths').