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 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. Examples include 'New York', 'Ariel', and 'Statue of Liberty'.

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Do common nouns begin with a capital letter?

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No, common nouns do not begin with a capital letter unless they are at the start of a sentence.

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Do proper nouns begin with a capital letter?

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Yes, proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The common noun is 'dog'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I live in Boston.'

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The proper noun is 'Boston'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'school' or 'Harvard University'?

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'School' is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river' or 'Amazon River'?

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'Amazon River' is a proper noun.

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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.

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Is 'February' a common or proper noun?

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'February' is a proper noun.