Common & Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or 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., city, dog, 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 (e.g., New York City, Dr. Jones).

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Walmart', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Sarah'.

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Is 'dog park' a common or proper noun?

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'Dog park' is a common noun.

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Is 'Springdale Elementary School' a common or proper noun?

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'Springdale Elementary School' is a proper noun.

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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.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My friend lives in Paris.'

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The proper noun is 'Paris'.

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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.

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What do proper nouns always start with?

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Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.