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. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'school'.

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Nike'.

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Is 'adidas' a common or proper noun?

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'adidas' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a brand.

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What type of noun is 'Christmas'?

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'Christmas' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific holiday.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My friend lives in London.'

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The proper noun is 'London'.

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Is 'team' a common or proper noun?

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'team' is a common noun because it refers to a general group.

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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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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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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?

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'school' is a common noun because it refers to any school.