Nouns (common and Proper Nouns)

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names 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. It is not capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization. It is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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dog, city, car.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Alice, Paris, Toyota.

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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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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln High School'?

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'Lincoln High School' is a proper noun.

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What do we call the name of a specific person?

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A proper noun.

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What do we call the name of a general thing?

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A common noun.

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Is 'city' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'city' is a common noun.