Proper Noun and Common Noun

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

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing. Examples include 'New York', 'Fido', and 'Mr. Smith'.

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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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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun names a general item, while a proper noun names a specific item.

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Is 'school' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Lincoln High School' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Lincoln High School' is a proper noun.

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What do you call the name of a specific person?

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A specific person's name is called a proper noun.

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What do you call the name of a general place?

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A general place name is called a common noun.