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. It always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', 'Burger King', and 'Walmart'.

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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 (like 'teacher' or 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (like 'Joe' or 'New York').

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Is 'Monday' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Monday' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific day of the week.

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Is 'city' a proper noun?

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No, 'city' is a common noun. It does not refer to a specific city.

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What do all proper nouns have in common?

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All proper nouns start with a capital letter.

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Can a proper noun be more than one word?

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Yes, proper nouns can be phrases, like 'United States' or 'New York City'.

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Is 'teacher' a proper noun?

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No, 'teacher' is a common noun. It does not specify which teacher.

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Find the proper noun: 'My dog is named Max.'

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Max is the proper noun.

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Find the proper noun: 'We visited the Eiffel Tower.'

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Eiffel Tower is the proper noun.

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