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 idea. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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 organization. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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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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Do proper nouns need a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

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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 of people, places, or organizations.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

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The proper nouns are 'Eiffel Tower' and 'Paris'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized, regardless of where they appear in a sentence.

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

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'School' is a common noun.

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

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'Wednesday' is a proper noun.