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 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Is 'Pizza Hut' a common or proper noun?

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'Pizza Hut' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a restaurant.

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Is 'friend' a common or proper noun?

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'Friend' is a common noun because it refers to any person who is a friend, not a specific one.

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Is 'Dr. Smith' a common or proper noun?

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'Dr. Smith' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific person.

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Is 'Saturday' a common or proper noun?

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'Saturday' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a day of the week.

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Is 'Africa' a common or proper noun?

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'Africa' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a continent.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What do common nouns and proper nouns have in common?

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Both common nouns and proper nouns are types of nouns that name people, places, things, or ideas.