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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Give an example of a common noun related to animals.

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dog, cat, elephant, etc.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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teacher, students, homework.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to general items (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun refers to specific names (e.g., 'New York').

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List three common nouns that can be found in a classroom.

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desk, chair, book.

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In the sentence 'The flowers are beautiful,' what is the common noun?

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flowers.

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What role do common nouns play in a sentence?

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Common nouns serve as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'She bought a new car.'

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car.

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Can common nouns be plural? Provide an example.

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Yes, common nouns can be plural. Example: 'cars' is the plural of 'car'.

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What is the common noun in the phrase 'the big city'?

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city.