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, or thing. Examples: dog, city, car.

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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 thing and always starts with a capital letter. Examples: Sarah, London, Toyota.

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Is 'kids' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'pumpkin' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.

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Is 'Max' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Does a proper noun start with a capital letter?

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True.

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Is 'Starburst' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: teacher, school, apple.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: Mr. Smith, Paris, Christmas.

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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.