Common/Proper Nouns & Capitalization

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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', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Which of the following is a common noun: 'apple' or 'John'?

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'Apple' is a common noun.

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

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'Lincoln High School' is a proper noun.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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When should you capitalize a proper noun?

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You should capitalize a proper noun whenever it is used in a sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a common noun?

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The dog barked loudly.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a proper noun?

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Maria went to the park.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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'Cat' and 'mat' are common nouns.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited Paris last summer.'

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'Paris' is a proper noun.