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, thing, or idea. It 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. Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Harry Potter'.

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Is 'apple' a common or proper noun?

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'Apple' is a common noun.

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Is 'Eiffel Tower' a common or proper noun?

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'Eiffel Tower' is a proper noun.

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In the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat', identify the common noun.

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The common noun in the sentence is 'cat' and 'mat'.

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In the sentence 'London is a beautiful city', identify the proper noun.

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The proper noun in the sentence is 'London'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names of people, places, or organizations.

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Is 'teacher' a common or proper noun?

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'Teacher' is a common noun.