Common and Proper Nouns Pre-Test

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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. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. 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 particular person, place, or organization. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples: Sarah, Paris, Microsoft.

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When should you capitalize a common noun?

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You should capitalize a common noun when it is the first word in a sentence or part of a title.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized. Example: Monday, Tuesday.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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Months of the year are proper nouns and should always be capitalized. Example: January, February.

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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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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited New York City last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'New York City'.

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What is the correct way to write: 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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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 and is always capitalized.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'teacher' or 'Mr. Smith'?

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'Teacher' is a common noun.