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. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Are holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving common or proper nouns?

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Proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns must always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a common noun that should not be capitalized.

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'lights' is a common noun that should not be capitalized.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'Paris'?

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'Paris' is a proper noun.

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What is the correct way to write 'wednesday'?

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'Wednesday' should be capitalized.

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Do common nouns need to be capitalized?

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No, common nouns do not need to be capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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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.

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Is 'Lincoln High School' a common or proper noun?

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'Lincoln High School' is a proper noun.