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, thing, or idea, not specific to any one entity.

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'dog', 'city', 'car', and 'teacher'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Is 'park' a common or proper noun?

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'Park' is a common noun.

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Is 'Illinois' a common or proper noun?

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'Illinois' is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river' or 'Amazon River'?

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'Amazon River' is a proper noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized.