Proper Nouns vs. Common Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization. It always starts with a capital letter.

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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 does not start with a capital letter unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Jordon', 'Olympics', and 'United States'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'dog', 'restaurant', and 'city'.

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What type of noun is 'Jordon'?

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'Jordon' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'restaurant'?

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'Restaurant' is a common noun.

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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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How do you identify a common noun in a sentence?

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A common noun is not capitalized and refers to a general name.

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

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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing, while a common noun names a general class of objects.

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Is 'Mr. Smith' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'Mr. Smith' is a proper noun.