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, 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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Is 'dog' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Dog' is a common noun.

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Is 'Dr. Jones' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Dr. Jones' is a proper noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun that is a holiday.

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Christmas is an example of a proper noun that is a holiday.

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What type of noun is 'school'?

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'School' is a common noun.

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What type of noun is 'Thanksgiving'?

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'Thanksgiving' is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is not a noun: 'tree', 'write', 'toast', 'trunk'?

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'Write' is not a noun; it is a verb.

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What describes a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific noun that names a particular person, place, or thing.