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. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. Examples: 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. Examples: London, Sarah, Microsoft.

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Is 'Fortnite' a common or proper noun?

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'Fortnite' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a video game.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'pencil' or 'Dallas'?

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'Pencil' is a common noun because it refers to a general item, while 'Dallas' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun are 'Christmas' and 'Thanksgiving'?

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Both 'Christmas' and 'Thanksgiving' are proper nouns because they refer to specific holidays.

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Should 'flower' be capitalized?

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'Flower' should not be capitalized because it is a common noun.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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An example of a common noun is 'book', which refers to a general item.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower', which refers to a specific landmark.

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Is 'lights' a common or proper noun?

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'Lights' is a common noun because it refers to a general concept.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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