Proper and Common Nouns

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What is a proper noun?
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A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing and is always capitalized, like 'London' or 'Sarah'.
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What is a common noun?
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A common noun names a general item or category, like 'city' or 'girl', and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.
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Is 'President' a proper or common noun?
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It is a common noun unless it is part of a specific title like 'President Biden', then it is a proper noun.
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Why is 'Mount Everest' considered a proper noun?
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Because it names a specific mountain.
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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
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Proper nouns name specific entities and are capitalized, while common nouns name general items and are not.
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Give an example of a common noun in a sentence.
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In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' the word 'dog' is a common noun.
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Give an example of a proper noun in a sentence.
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In the sentence 'Alice is reading a book,' the word 'Alice' is a proper noun.
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Is 'ocean' a common noun or a proper noun?
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It is a common noun as it does not specify a particular ocean.
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Is 'Pacific Ocean' a proper or common noun?
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It is a proper noun because it refers to a specific ocean.
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Do proper nouns need a capital letter?
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Yes, proper nouns always start with a capital letter.
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Is 'school' a common or proper noun?
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It is a common noun.
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Should 'February' be capitalized? Why or why not?
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Yes, 'February' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Is 'teacher' a proper noun?
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No, 'teacher' is a common noun.
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What are two examples of proper nouns?
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Examples include 'Disneyland' and 'Emily'.
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How can you tell if a noun is common or proper?
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If it names a specific person, place, or thing and is capitalized, it's a proper noun. Otherwise, it's a common noun.
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