Common and 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, or thing. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'book'.

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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 thing. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Monday'.

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

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'Apple' is a common noun because it refers to a type of fruit.

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Is 'New York' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'New York' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a city.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Mr. Smith'.

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What do we call the names of days of the week?

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The names of days of the week are proper nouns, like 'Monday' and 'Friday'.

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What do we call the names of months?

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The names of months are proper nouns, like 'January' and 'December'.

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

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'Car' is a common noun because it refers to a type of vehicle.

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Is 'Eiffel Tower' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Eiffel Tower' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a landmark.