Common and Proper Noun

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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: Sarah, London, Microsoft.

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Is 'Tuesday' a common or proper noun?

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Tuesday is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific day.

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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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School is a common noun because it refers to a general place.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Mrs. Wilson'.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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An example of a common noun is 'dog'.

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Which word is a proper noun in the sentence: 'The boys will go to school on Wednesday'?

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The proper noun is 'Wednesday'.

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Which word is a common noun in the sentence: 'We can go on Tuesday'?

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The common noun is 'go'.

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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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Is 'summer' a common or proper noun?

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Summer is a common noun.