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. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and '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, or organization. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples include 'Mr. Smith', 'Dallas', and 'Hurricane Harbor'.

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Identify a common noun from the following: dog, Mr. Smith, Frog Creek, Sally.

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dog

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Identify a proper noun from the following: Dr. Jones, dog park, high school, lions.

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Dr. Jones

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Which of the following is a common noun: past, passed, please, pencil?

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pencil

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Which word is neither a common noun nor a proper noun: tree, trample, toast, trunk?

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trample

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Which word should NOT be capitalized because it is a common noun: Flower, Dallas, Texas, Hurricane Harbor?

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Flower

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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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Give an example of a common noun that refers to a place.

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city

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Give an example of a proper noun that refers to a person.

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Sally