Common Nouns VS. 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. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. Example: 'city', 'dog', '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. Example: 'New York', 'John', 'Microsoft'.

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Is 'Humble High School' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Humble High School' is a proper noun.

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

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'Dog' is a common noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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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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Are all common nouns capitalized?

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No, common nouns are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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What is the difference between common nouns and proper nouns?

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

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Is 'Apple Iphone' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Apple Iphone' is a proper noun.