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Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
What type of noun is 'basketball'?
What type of noun is 'basketball'?
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
Study Notes
Nouns
- A proper noun is a name given to a specific person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.
- 'Basketball' is a common noun because it refers to a general thing, not a specific one.
- A common noun is a general term that can refer to any member of a particular category, and it does not start with a capital letter unless it's at the beginning of a sentence.
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Test your knowledge of common and proper nouns with this quiz. Learn to distinguish between general names and specific names for people, places, objects, and concepts.
