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, not specific to any one entity.

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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 it 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 'Eiffel Tower', 'London', 'Toyota', and 'Mr. Smith'.

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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 and are capitalized.

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What is a proper noun for the common noun 'book'?

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An example of a proper noun for 'book' is 'Harry Potter'.

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What is a proper noun for the common noun 'country'?

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An example of a proper noun for 'country' is 'Canada'.

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What is a common noun for the proper noun 'Michael'?

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A common noun for 'Michael' is 'boy'.

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What is a common noun for the proper noun 'Amazon'?

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A common noun for 'Amazon' is 'company'.

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What is a proper noun for the common noun 'river'?

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An example of a proper noun for 'river' is 'Nile River'.