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A proper noun always starts with a capital letter.

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.

Examples: Vincent Van Gogh, Paris, Oreo

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

A common noun is a general word for a person, place, or thing.

Examples: artist, city, cookie

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