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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?
- John
- Eiffel Tower
- Amazon River
- city (correct)
What distinguishes a proper noun from a common noun?
What distinguishes a proper noun from a common noun?
- Common nouns always indicate places.
- Common nouns are capitalized in sentences.
- Proper nouns refer to specific names. (correct)
- Proper nouns denote general concepts.
Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: 'Sarah went to the mountains.'
Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: 'Sarah went to the mountains.'
- to
- mountains
- went
- Sarah (correct)
Which of these sentences correctly uses a common noun?
Which of these sentences correctly uses a common noun?
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Which statement is true about common nouns?
Which statement is true about common nouns?
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Study Notes
Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns
- Common nouns refer to general items or concepts, like 'city,' 'dog,' or 'teacher.'
- Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations, such as 'New York,' 'Fido,' or 'Mr. Smith.'
Identifying Proper Nouns
- In the sentence 'Sarah went to the mountains,' 'Sarah' is the proper noun, representing a specific individual.
Examples of Common Noun Usage
- Correct usage of common nouns can be illustrated in sentences like 'The dog barked loudly' where 'dog' is a common noun.
Characteristics of Common Nouns
- Common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence or are part of a title.
- They can be singular or plural and represent a category rather than a unique entity.
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