Common & 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 include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Dr. Smith'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun? (Options: dog, school, Paris, car)

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Paris is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is a common noun? (Options: Christmas, apple, July, Monday)

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Apple is a common noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized to distinguish them from common nouns.

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Give an example of a sentence using a common noun.

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The dog barked loudly.

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Give an example of a sentence using a proper noun.

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Maria visited the Statue of Liberty.

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

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London is the proper noun.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave homework.'

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Teacher is the common noun.