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A common noun is never capitalized unless it is the first word of a sentence; for example:

  • A girl can always dream.

A proper noun is always capitalized; for example:

  • "Donphin Girl" by Shel Delisle
  • Little Girl Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Girls Cafe, Hoodsport, WA
  • "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larrson
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Is A noun is always capitalized?

Nouns are not are not always capitalized. A common noun is a word for any person, place, or thing. A common noun is capitalized only when it is the first word in a sentence. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or a title. A proper noun is always capitalized.


What are rules for capitalizing nouns?

A common noun is capitalized only when it is the first word in a sentence. A proper noun is always capitalized. An acronym is always capitalized.


When do you capitalize noun not specific?

A common noun is capitalized only when it is the first word in a sentence. A proper noun is always capitalized.


Is bed a common noun?

Yes, bed is a common noun. Proper nouns are more specific and are always capitalized.


What is a common noun for the Nile River?

The common noun for the proper noun 'Nile' is river.Note: A proper noun is always capitalized.


Is James a common noun?

No, James is a proper noun, the name of a person. A proper noun is always capitalized.


Why is hotel common noun?

The word hotel is a common noun because it's nonspecific. A proper noun is the name of a hotel such as Holiday Inn. A proper noun is always capitalized. A common noun is capitalized only when it is the first word in a sentence.


Is Sitting Bull a common noun or a proper noun?

Sitting Bull is a proper noun, it is the name of a person. A person's name is always a proper noun and is always capitalized.


What is a common noun for Japan?

The common noun for the proper noun Japan is country.A proper noun is always capitalized.


Why do common nouns have to have a capital letter?

A common noun is capitalized only when it's the first word in a sentence.An acronym for a common noun is capitalized, but the word is still a common noun; for example:AC = air conditioning (common noun)TV = television (common noun)RV = recreational vehicle (common noun)A capitalized acronym may be a common noun or a proper noun (FBI or GE). You have to know what the acronym represents to know if it's a common or a proper noun.


Does general contractor need to be capitalized?

No, the compound noun 'general contractor' is a common noun. A common noun is always capitalized when it is the first word in a sentence. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun is always capitalized. When the noun 'general contractor' is the title of a specific person, it is a proper noun, for example: John J. Johnson, General Contractor.


Is buckingham palace a common noun?

No. It is a proper noun which means that it should always be capitalized. You should always right it as Buckingham Palace.