Common/Proper, Abstract/Concrete Practice

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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, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched. Examples include 'happiness', 'frustration', and 'freedom'.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a type of noun that refers to things that can be perceived through the senses. Examples include 'apple', 'car', and 'music'.

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How do you treat proper nouns in writing?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'book'.

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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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Give an example of an abstract noun.

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An example of an abstract noun is 'love'.

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Give an example of a concrete noun.

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An example of a concrete noun is 'table'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names for a class of objects, while proper nouns are specific names for individual entities.