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, 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 particular person, place, or thing. Examples include 'New York', 'Fido', and 'Ms. Smith'.

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Is 'Grand Canyon' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun

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Is 'Bugs Bunny' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun

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Is 'Sarah' a common or proper noun?

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Proper noun

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Is 'boy' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun

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Is 'banana' a common or proper noun?

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Common noun

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What is an example of a common noun?

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Examples include 'car', 'school', and 'apple'.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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Examples include 'Eiffel Tower', 'Harry Potter', and 'Monday'.

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Can a common noun be made into a proper noun?

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Yes, by adding a specific name, like 'city' becomes 'Los Angeles'.