Common & Proper Nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or animal.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is any person, place, thing, or animal that is not specific.

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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.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Ms. Smith'.

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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 'Missouri River' a common or proper noun?

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'Missouri River' is a proper noun.

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Is 'St. Joseph' a common or proper noun?

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'St. Joseph' is a proper noun.

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What do common nouns and proper nouns have in common?

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Both are types of nouns that name people, places, or things.

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How do you identify a proper noun?

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A proper noun is always capitalized and refers to a specific name.