Common Nouns & 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', '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 organization. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Is 'school' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Is 'Jordon' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Jordon' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'Olympics'?

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'Olympics' is a proper noun.

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What type of noun is 'team'?

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'Team' is a common noun.

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Are holidays like 'Christmas' and 'Thanksgiving' common or proper nouns?

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They are proper nouns.

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Is 'family' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Family' is a 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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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'book'.