Common and Proper Nouns

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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, teacher.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization. Examples: Mark, Paris, Nike.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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cat

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Sarah went to the park.'

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Sarah

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'apple' or 'John'?

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apple

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln High School'?

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Lincoln High School

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What is an example of a place that is a proper noun?

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Eiffel Tower

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What is an example of a common noun that refers to a thing?

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book