Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization that is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Christmas'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always start with a capital letter.

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Is 'city' a proper noun?

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No, 'city' is a common noun. A proper noun would be 'New York City'.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name.

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Should 'elm street' be capitalized?

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Yes, it should be 'Elm Street' because it is a specific place.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My friend lives in London.'

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The proper noun is 'London'.

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What do you call the name of a specific person?

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A specific person's name is called a proper noun.

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Is 'school' a proper noun?

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No, 'school' is a common noun. A proper noun would be 'Lincoln High School'.

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Fill in the blank with a proper noun: 'I visited the ______ Museum.'

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Answer: 'Smithsonian Museum'.