Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 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 particular person, place, or thing (e.g., Sarah, Paris, Toyota).

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How do you identify nouns in a sentence?

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Look for words that name people, places, things, or ideas.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Example: 'teacher' is a common noun.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Example: 'Mr. Smith' is a proper noun.

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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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Is 'city' a common or proper noun?

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'City' is a common noun.

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Is 'New York' a common or proper noun?

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'New York' is a proper noun.