Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

 Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

Common nouns are generic names for a class of objects or a concept. They are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.

Proper nouns, on the other hand, name specific people, places, or organizations. They are always capitalized, regardless of their position in a sentence.

Examples

Common Noun: He is a dentist.

(“Dentist” is a common noun.)

Common Noun: Is the moon a planet?

(“Moon” is a common noun in this context.)

Common Noun: My favorite drink is coffee.

(“Coffee” is a common noun.)

Proper Noun: Titanic is the film I like very much.

(“Titanic” is a proper noun.)

Proper Noun: What is the best place to live in London?

(“London” is a proper noun.)

Proper Nouns: Which one will you choose: Wendy’s or McDonald’s?

(“Wendy’s” and “McDonald’s” are proper nouns.)

Additional Notes

Common Nouns: These include general items, such as "city," "car," "teacher," and "book."

Proper Nouns: They refer to specific entities, such as "New York," "Toyota," "Mr. Smith," and "Harry Potter."

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