Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, or thing.

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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.

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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 thing.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'school', 'dog', and 'city'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Fountain Woods School', 'Rover', and 'New York'.

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

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School is a common noun.

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Is 'Fountain Woods School' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Fountain Woods School is a proper noun.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Can a noun be both common and proper?

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No, a noun is either common or proper, not both.