Proper and Common Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a word that does not name a specific person, place, or thing. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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

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'Pencil' is a common noun.

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Fill in the blank: A ___________ noun does not name a specific person, place, or thing.

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common

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Which of the following is a proper noun: mall, friend, cat, Ahmad?

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Ahmad is a proper noun.

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Fill in the blank: A ________ noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.

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proper

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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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 'Harry Potter'.

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True or False: 'London' is a common noun.

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False, 'London' is a proper noun.