Common & Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a noun that names any person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a noun that names a specific person, place, or thing and is capitalized.

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

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'New York City' is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'dog' or 'Fido'?

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'Dog' is a common noun.

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Is 'school' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Eiffel Tower' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Eiffel Tower' is a proper noun.

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Which word is NOT a proper noun: 'Paris', 'river', or 'Benny'?

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'River' is NOT a proper noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.