Nouns: Common and Proper

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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: dog, city, car.

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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: Sarah, Paris, Google.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Proper noun.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Common noun.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples: teacher, park, book.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples: Mr. Smith, New York, Amazon.