Common and Proper Noun Flashcard

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific name that identifies a particular person, place, or organization.

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What is a common noun?

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A general name for a person, place, or thing that is not specific.

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Identify the proper nouns in the sentence: 'Sally is going to Shimla with her friend Neha.'

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Sally, Shimla, Neha.

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How many proper nouns are in the sentence: 'Sally is going to Shimla with her friend Neha.'?

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3

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What is the correct capitalization of 'united states'?

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United States.

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What type of noun is 'lion' in the sentence: 'A lion is sitting in his cave.'?

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Common noun.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', 'Harry Potter'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'book', 'dog'.

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What type of noun is 'months' in the sentence: 'There are 12 months in a year.'?

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Common noun.