COMMON NOUN & 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, thing, or idea. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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 organization. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 '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 is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to a general item, while a proper noun refers to a specific item.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My friend lives in Paris.'

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The proper noun is 'Paris'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Mr. Smith', 'city', 'Wendy's'?

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'city' is NOT a proper noun.

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Is 'atlantic Ocean' a proper noun?

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No, it should be 'Atlantic Ocean' with a capital 'A'.