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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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.' What type is it?

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dog, common

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'Sarah went to the store.' What type is it?

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Sarah, proper

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Eiffel Tower', 'Michael Jordan', or 'Paris'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'teacher', or 'car'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river' or 'Amazon River'?

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Amazon River is a proper noun.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The children played in the park.' What type is it?

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children, common

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'Mount Everest is the highest mountain.' What type is it?

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Mount Everest, proper