Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Dr. Jones is an example of a proper noun.

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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 or class of items (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun refers to a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

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Is 'dog park' a proper noun?

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No, 'dog park' is a common noun because it refers to a type of place, not a specific name.

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Is 'Wendy's' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Wendy's' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a restaurant.

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What is an example of a proper noun that is a person’s name?

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Ashley is an example of a proper noun that is a person's name.

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Is 'high school' a proper noun?

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No, 'high school' is a common noun because it refers to a type of school, not a specific name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized to distinguish them from common nouns.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Tom went to the park.'

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The proper noun is 'Tom'.

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

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'dog catcher' is NOT a proper noun.