Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized.

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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 is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Coach Green', 'Mrs. Francis', and 'Tallahassee'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'teacher', 'city', and 'dog'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names and are capitalized.

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

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'GameStop' is a proper noun.

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

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'Pool' is a common noun.

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What do you call a noun that does not name a specific person, place, or thing?

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A common noun.

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What is the first letter of a proper noun?

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The first letter of a proper noun is always capitalized.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can consist of multiple words, such as 'New York City'.