Common Nouns VS. 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.

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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. It is always capitalized.

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

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Common noun.

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Are all proper nouns capitalized?

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Yes.

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

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Common noun.

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

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Proper noun.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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Examples include 'city', 'car', 'teacher'.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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Examples include 'New York', 'Toyota', 'Mr. Smith'.

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Can a common noun become a proper noun?

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Yes, when it is used to refer to a specific entity, e.g., 'city' becomes 'Paris'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.