w4_Nouns: Common, Proper, Collective

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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 'dog', 'city', 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 'Susan', 'New York', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people, animals, or things. Examples include 'team', 'flock', and 'herd'.

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Identify the collective noun: The pack of dogs barked loudly.

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pack

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Identify the proper noun: The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.

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Eiffel Tower, Paris

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Identify the common noun: The children played in the park.

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children, park

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Choose the correct collective noun: A _____ of fish swam by.

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school

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Choose the correct collective noun: A _____ of geese flew overhead.

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gaggle

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Choose the correct collective noun: A _____ of lions is called a pride.

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pride

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

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A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'London').