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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?

The measure of a region's size on a surface Signup and view all the answers

What does surface area refer to?

The area of an open surface or the boundary of a three-dimensional object Signup and view all the answers

What does the area of a shape represent?

The amount of material with a given thickness Signup and view all the answers

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

Square metre Signup and view all the answers

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

Area Signup and view all the answers

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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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Test your knowledge of proper and improper nouns with this quiz! Learn the definition of a proper noun, discover what makes a noun improper, and see if you can identify examples of proper nouns.