Proper and Common Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization and is always capitalized (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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Is 'grass' a noun?

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Yes, 'grass' is a common noun.

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Is 'Nike' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Nike' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific brand.

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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes, all proper nouns are capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Mr. Smith'.

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Which word is a common noun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'?

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'dog' is the common noun.

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Which word is a proper noun in the sentence: 'We visited Paris last summer.'?

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'Paris' is the proper noun.