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Proper nouns are nouns that name a specific person (John Quincy Adams), place (Miami, Florida), thing (MGM Grand Hotel), or idea that is part of a proper name (Destiny's Child or the Mystic River). Proper nouns are always capitalized. Sentences for proper nouns are the same as sentences that are all common nouns except they contain one or more proper nouns. Example sentences:
We have planned a trip to Paris this year.
Jennifer and Jose have roles in the class presentation of 'My Fair Lady'.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 7y agoA proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
Examples of proper nouns:
- Abraham Lincoln
- Brussels, Belgium
- Cocoa-Cola
- Department of Justice
- Ecuador
- French's Mustard
- Grand Canyon
- "Harvey", 1950 movie with James Stewart
- Illinois USA
- John Hancock
- Khyber Pass, Afghanistan and Pakistan
- Lincoln Navigator
- Macy's
- North Sea
- Oceania Cruise Lines, Miami, FL
- Pacific Ocean
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Rosebud, SD
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Telemundo Media, Hialeah, FL
- Uluru (UNESCO World Heritage Site), NT Australia
- Virgin Airlines, Virgin Mobile
- "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy
- Xerox
- You Tube LLC, San Bruno, CA
- Zurich, Switzerland
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
Example sentences:
One of my favorite authors is Charles Dickens. (person)
I visited Paris when I was a college student. (place)
My first car was a Studebaker. (thing)
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∙ 14y agoA proper noun is the specific name of someone or something, and is always capitalized. ex: Arizona, George W. Bush, Bessie; whereas a regular noun is usually lowercase and general. ex: state, president, cow.
When you know what they are they're pretty easy.
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∙ 11y agoA proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or a title. Example sentences:
Robert Taylor was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
I'll have a Pepsi, please.
Hillary Clinton is the only American to serve as First Lady and Secretary of State.
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∙ 11y agoA proper noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or a title. Example sentence:
Fran and Frank went to France in June where they visited President Francois Hollande.
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∙ 11y agoA proper noun is the name of a specific person, brand, city, and so forth.
Examples:
Joe Smith
Main Street
You will notice that they all begin with a capital letter.
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∙ 9y agoA proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
Example sentences with proper nouns in bold:
Margaret and Mario went to Paris on their honeymoon.
I feel like a cookie. I would like an Oreo.
The General Motors headquarters is located in Detroit, Michigan.
The Colorado Rivier cut a huge slice through the Colorado Plateau called the Grand Canyon.
Count Jacques Rogge of Austriais the President of the International Olympic Committee.
We stopped by Pizza Hut for a bite.
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Is pine a proper noun?
No an example of a proper noun is Tom or california.
What does this mean write a common noun for the proper noun?
Something like "Her name was Katie." You have a common noun for the proper noun.
Is write a common noun or proper noun?
proper noun because proper noun is place thing and idea
Is Mount a proper noun?
No, mount. is not a proper noun, however if it is a specific mount. then it is a proper noun. Example: Mount Everest.
Is Washington a proper noun or a common noun Is answer a common nouns or proper nou?
Washington is a proper noun, as it refers to the name of a specific place or person. Answer is a common noun and can be a verb. "This is your answer" is an example of it as a common noun. "Your teacher will answer the question" is an example of it as a verb.
are games proper?
The noun 'game' is a common noun, but the title of a game is a proper noun. For example: "Solitaire" is a proper noun
Is pine a proper noun?
No an example of a proper noun is Tom or california.
What does this mean write a common noun for the proper noun?
Something like "Her name was Katie." You have a common noun for the proper noun.
Is write a common noun or proper noun?
proper noun because proper noun is place thing and idea
Is Mount a proper noun?
No, mount. is not a proper noun, however if it is a specific mount. then it is a proper noun. Example: Mount Everest.
Boston a proper noun or common noun?
The noun 'Boston' is a proper noun, the name of a specific place.A common noun is a general word for a person, a place, or a thing; for example: cityA proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing; for example: Boston
Is you an example of a proper noun?
a proper noun is a name eg: Jane, Brooke, John
Is general a common or a proper noun?
Depending on how you use it general can be a proper or common noun. Example common noun: That man is the general of his fleet. Example proper noun: General Washington was later made president.
Is Washington a proper noun or a common noun Is answer a common nouns or proper nou?
Washington is a proper noun, as it refers to the name of a specific place or person. Answer is a common noun and can be a verb. "This is your answer" is an example of it as a common noun. "Your teacher will answer the question" is an example of it as a verb.
How do you write the word max in a noun?
The word 'Max' is a noun, the name of a person (usually a nickname for Maximilian). A proper noun is always capitalized. Example: My friend Max came over today.
Is the word grammar is proper noun?
If you're referring to actor Kelsey Grammer, then yes, Grammer is a proper noun. If you meant to write grammar, then no, it's not a proper noun.
Can you write a sentence with a proper noun and a pronoun?
Samantha enjoys reading books, and she often visits the library to borrow new ones.
