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, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and does not start 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', 'London', and 'McDonald's'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'girl', 'city', and 'restaurant'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'cat' or 'Whiskers'?

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'Whiskers' is a proper noun because it is a specific name.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln High School'?

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'School' is a common noun because it is a general term.

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What do we 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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What do we call the name of a general thing?

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A general thing's name is called a common noun.

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Is 'New York' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'New York' is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific place.

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Is 'city' a proper noun or a common noun?

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'City' is a common noun because it refers to any city.