Asked in Literature & Language, Pronouns
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What is a noun that refers to a specific person place or thing?
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09/04/2014
A noun is a word or a person, a place, or a thing.
A common noun is a general word for a person, a place, or a thing.
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
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