Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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

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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 thing, and it is always capitalized.

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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 and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Heritage Elementary School', 'Sarah', and 'Paris'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'school', 'girl', and 'city'.

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

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'Beach' is a common noun.

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

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'Soda' is a common noun.

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What do we capitalize in writing?

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We capitalize proper nouns and the first word of a sentence.

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Can a noun be more than one word?

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Yes, a noun can be a phrase, such as 'New York City'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to a general item, while a proper noun refers to a specific item.