Common and Proper Nouns

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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: city, dog, 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, thing, or idea. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples: Katy, Texas; Jordon; Olympics.

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Do proper nouns need to be capitalized?

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Yes, proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked at the mailman.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Sarah visited Paris last summer.'

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The proper noun is 'Sarah' and 'Paris'.

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Which of the following is a common noun? 'Hurricane Harbor' or 'amusement park'?

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The common noun is 'amusement park'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names and are capitalized.

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

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'Halloween' is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Friday', 'hamster', or 'Texas'?

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'Hamster' is NOT a proper noun.

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Provide an example of a common noun.

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Example: 'teacher'.