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 thing. It always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun for a person.

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John

Front

Give an example of a proper noun for a place.

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Bangor

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Give an example of a proper noun for a thing.

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Rocky (the dog's name)

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What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'The teacher went to the park on Tuesday.'?

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Tuesday

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What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'My birthday is in September.'?

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September

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Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

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We capitalize proper nouns to show that they are specific names.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'The boy's dad walks to school with him.'

Back

None (there are no proper nouns in this sentence)

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What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'I live in New York City.'?

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New York City