Proper and Common nouns

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a word that names a general item, person, or place, not a specific one. Examples: dog, city, teacher.

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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. Examples: Michael, North Carolina, Disneyland.

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Is 'family' a common or proper noun?

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'Family' is a common noun because it refers to a general group of people.

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Is 'Walmart' a common or proper noun?

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'Walmart' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a store.

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What type of noun is 'pencil'?

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'Pencil' is a common noun because it refers to a general item.

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Fill in the blank: A ___________ noun does not name a specific person, place, or thing.

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common

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Which of the following is a common noun: restaurant, Disney World, or Burger King?

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Restaurant is a common noun.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: city, love, or Disney World?

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Disney World is a proper noun.

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What do we call a noun that names a specific person?

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A proper noun.

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What do we call a noun that names a general item?

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A common noun.