Capitalization/ Common and Proper Nouns

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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, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'Anna', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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When should you capitalize a noun?

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You should capitalize a noun when it is a proper noun, the first word in a sentence, or part of a title.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Sarah went to the park.'

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The proper noun is 'Sarah'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'London', 'river', 'Eiffel Tower'?

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The common noun is 'river'.

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What is the correct capitalization for the holiday: 'thanksgiving'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Thanksgiving'.

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How do you capitalize titles correctly?

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Capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between. For example, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items (e.g., 'city'), while proper nouns refer to specific names (e.g., 'New York'). Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly', which word is a common noun?

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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What is an example of a proper noun in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'John visited the museum', 'John' is the proper noun.