What is a common noun?
General vs Specific Nouns

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea.
A common noun refers only to living things.
A common noun is always capitalized.
A common noun is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
Why is it best to use specific nouns in our stories?
Specific nouns add interest by helping the reader to get a clearer picture of what we are writing about
Specific nouns are easier to spell than general nouns
It is more challenging to think of general nouns
General nouns are vivid and we do not want to get the readers' attention
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following is the most specific?
dictionary
car
tree
house
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
Is 'dog' a general noun?
Maybe
No
Yes
Sometimes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
What are some examples of general nouns?
Marc, David, Kerry, Cara
Port-of-Spain, San Fernando, Arima, Chaguanas
happiness, joy, anger, bravery
clothes, rooms, building, mountain
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
What is a specific noun?
Any name that is made up of more than five letters
Any word that refers to a group instead of a particular example
A name that can be applied to many different types of a thing, place or idea
A word that names a particular person, place, thing, or idea
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 2 pts
Explain the difference between general and specific nouns.
General nouns are names for large groups, whereas specific nouns refer to particular examples within the group
General nouns refer to particular people, places, or things, while specific nouns are refer to any possible example.
General nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence, but specific nouns are always capitalized.
General nouns are used for titles, while specific nouns are used for everyday objects.
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