Proper vs Improper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

A proper noun is a specific name used to identify a particular person, place, or thing. It always begins with a capital letter.

What is an improper noun?

There is no such thing as an improper noun. The correct term is 'common noun', which refers to a general name for a person, place, or thing.

Can you provide an example of a proper noun?

Sure! Examples of proper nouns include names of specific people (e.g. John, Lisa), names of specific places (e.g. New York, Paris), and names of specific things (e.g. Coca-Cola, iPhone).

Which of the following best defines area?

<p>The measure of a region's size on a surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does surface area refer to?

<p>The area of an open surface or the boundary of a three-dimensional object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the area of a shape represent?

<p>The amount of material with a given thickness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unit is used to measure area in the International System of Units (SI)?

<p>Square metre (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the two-dimensional analogue of the length of a curve or the volume of a solid?

<p>Area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nouns

  • A proper noun is a name given to a specific, unique entity, such as a person, place, or organization (e.g., John, London, Google).
  • There is no such thing as an improper noun; proper nouns are contrasted with common nouns, which are general terms that can refer to any member of a category (e.g., dog, city, company).

Area

  • The area of a shape represents the amount of two-dimensional space inside the shape's boundaries.
  • Area is typically measured in square units, such as square meters (m²) in the International System of Units (SI).
  • Surface area refers to the total area of the surface of a three-dimensional object.

Analogue of Length and Volume

  • The two-dimensional analogue of the length of a curve or the volume of a solid is area.

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