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. Examples: dog, city, car.

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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. Examples: Calli, New York, Christmas.

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Is 'dog' a common or proper noun?

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'Dog' is a common noun.

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Is 'Calli' a common or proper noun?

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'Calli' is a proper noun.

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What is the first letter of a proper noun?

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The first letter of a proper noun is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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

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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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What do we call the name of a specific place?

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The name of a specific place is called a proper noun.

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What do we call the name of a general thing?

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The name of a general thing is called a common noun.

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Is 'Ladoga' a common or proper noun?

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'Ladoga' is a proper noun.