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. Examples include 'city', 'river', 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 organization. Examples include 'Paris', 'Emma', and 'Mr. Tosh'.

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Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'Emma and Arjun are going to Paris.'

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Paris is the proper noun.

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Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The river flows through the city.'

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River and city are common nouns.

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

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

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Give an example of a sentence using a proper noun.

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'I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris.'

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Give an example of a sentence using a common noun.

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'The dog barked loudly in the park.'

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What is a possessive adjective?

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A possessive adjective is a word that shows ownership and modifies a noun. Examples include 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her'.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that shows ownership and replaces a noun. Examples include 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers'.

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Fill in the blank with a possessive adjective: 'This is ___ book.'

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my.