Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, or thing.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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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 it does not start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Clark Elementary'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'school'.

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Do proper nouns need a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: dog catcher, Mr. Short, Tom, Wendy's?

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Dog catcher is NOT a proper noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Is 'New York' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'New York' is a proper noun.

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

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'City' is a common noun.