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, or thing. It does not refer to a specific name.

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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 thing and is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Amazon'.

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How do you identify a common noun in a sentence?

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Common nouns can be identified as they are not capitalized and refer to general items.

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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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Proper nouns are capitalized and refer to specific names of people, places, or organizations.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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The first letter of a proper noun should always be capitalized.

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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Talladega Tigers' a common or proper noun?

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'Talladega Tigers' is a proper noun.

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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.