Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents 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 (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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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 and always starts with a capital letter (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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Do common nouns start with a capital letter?

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No, common nouns do not start with a capital letter unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.

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Do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'teacher', 'school', and 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Mr. Smith', 'London', and 'Christmas'.

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

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'Book' is a common noun.

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Is 'Eiffel Tower' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Eiffel Tower' 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.