Proper Nouns

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Dr. Jones', 'New York City', and 'Independence Day'.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'teacher'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York', 'Mr. Smith').

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'dog', 'London', 'school'?

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'London' is a proper noun.

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What should you remember about capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized to distinguish them from common nouns.

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

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The proper nouns are 'Sarah' and 'Paris'.

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Is 'Christmas' a proper noun? Why or why not?

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Yes, 'Christmas' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific holiday and is capitalized.

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Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'Georgia', 'river', 'Amazon'?

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'river' is not a proper noun.

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What are some examples of proper nouns for people?

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Examples include 'Albert Einstein', 'Queen Elizabeth', and 'Michael Jordan'.

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What are some examples of proper nouns for places?

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Examples include 'Mount Everest', 'Tokyo', and 'Eiffel Tower'.