Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or sometimes an idea.

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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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., Tom, New York, Microsoft).

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: dog catcher, Mr. Short, Tom, Wendy's?

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dog catcher

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The child tiptoed very cautiously.' What type is it?

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child, common

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'Julio is hilarious.' What type is it?

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Julio, proper

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include: teacher, school, apple.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include: Mrs. 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.

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Is 'summer' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun.