Proper and common 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. Examples include 'doctor', 'city', and 'restaurant'.

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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. Examples include 'Jordan', 'Amman', and 'America'.

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Is 'doctor' a common or proper noun?

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'Doctor' is a common noun.

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Is 'Amman' a common or proper noun?

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'Amman' is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'McDonald's', 'Dominos', or 'restaurant'?

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'Restaurant' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city', 'America', or 'country'?

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'America' is a proper noun.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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Is 'Friday' a common or proper noun?

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'Friday' is a proper noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'dog'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York'.