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

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Is 'Friday' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Is 'Goku' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Is 'games' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Common Noun

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Is 'Guatemala' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Proper Noun

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Is 'coffee' a Common Noun or Proper Noun?

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Common Noun

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What is the difference between Common Nouns and Proper Nouns?

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Common Nouns refer to general items, while Proper Nouns refer to specific names.

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Can a Proper Noun be made common? Give an example.

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Yes, a Proper Noun can become common when it refers to a general item. For example, 'Kleenex' (a brand) can refer to any tissue.

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What do you capitalize in Proper Nouns?

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You capitalize the first letter of Proper Nouns.