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Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
- Titanic
- football (correct)
- Super Bowl
- New York City
What distinguishes proper nouns from common nouns?
What distinguishes proper nouns from common nouns?
- Proper nouns always begin with a small letter.
- Proper nouns are specific and always capitalized. (correct)
- Proper nouns can be used to describe people, places, and things.
- Proper nouns are never used in sports contexts.
In the context of sports, which of the following represents a proper noun?
In the context of sports, which of the following represents a proper noun?
- team
- World Series (correct)
- competition
- basketball
Which of the following statements is true regarding the naming conventions of nouns?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the naming conventions of nouns?
Which example demonstrates a transition from common to proper noun in sports?
Which example demonstrates a transition from common to proper noun in sports?
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Common Nouns
- General names for people, animals, places, things, and events
- Example: dog, beach, car
Proper Nouns
- Specific names for people, places, and events
- Always begin with a capital letter
- Example: Fido, Cane Garden Bay Beach, Ford Mustang
Sports
- Generic names for sports are common nouns
- Example: Football, Soccer, Basketball
- Famous competitions can be proper nouns
- Example: Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup
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