Nouns: Proper vs. Common

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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. It is not capitalized.

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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 organization. It is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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dog, city, teacher.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Michael, New York, Earth.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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cat, mat.

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

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Sarah, Paris.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'school' or 'Mr. Smith'?

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school.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'Dallas'?

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Dallas.

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

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Common nouns are general names and not capitalized; proper nouns are specific names and always capitalized.