Common vs. Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun names a general type of person, place, or thing.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing.

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

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Proper 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 proper noun.

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Examples include 'Arizona Cardinals', 'Sarah', or 'New York'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'team', or 'player'.

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What do proper nouns always start with?

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Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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What do common nouns start with?

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Common nouns can start with either a capital or lowercase letter, depending on their position in a sentence.

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Can a common noun become a proper noun?

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Yes, when a common noun is used to name a specific entity, it becomes a proper noun.

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Is 'football team' a common noun or a proper noun?

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Common noun.