Common and Proper Nouns

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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 animal. Examples: dog, city, car.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or animal. Examples: Sarah, Paris, Toyota.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include: teacher, school, apple.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include: Mr. Smith, New York, iPhone.

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

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The common noun is 'cat'.

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

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The proper noun is 'Emma'.

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What type of noun is 'team'?

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'Team' is a common noun.

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What type of noun is 'Mount Everest'?

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'Mount Everest' is a proper noun.

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Is 'city' a common or proper noun?

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'City' is a common noun.