Proper Nouns

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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 thing, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Nike is an example of a proper noun.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Is 'Pokemon' a common or proper noun?

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'Pokemon' is a proper noun.

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

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'New York' is a proper noun.

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Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

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We capitalize proper nouns to show that they are specific names.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'We are going to Burger King.'

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'Burger King' is the proper noun.

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Which sentence is correct? 'Her birthday is on Friday, March 2nd.' or 'Her birthday is on friday, March 2nd.'

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'Her birthday is on Friday, March 2nd.' is correct.

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What is the first word in a sentence called?

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The first word in a sentence is called the initial word and is always capitalized.

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Is 'Monday' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Monday' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific day.