What is a proper noun?
Proper Nouns

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing, 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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Monday'.
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Give an example of a common noun.
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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'girl', and 'day'.
5.
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Which is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Merryville Elementary'?
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'Merryville Elementary' is a proper noun.
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Which is a common noun: 'dog' or 'Buddy'?
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'Dog' is a common noun.
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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?
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Proper nouns should always start with a capital letter.
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