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A specific noun means to be more descriptive than a general noun; for example the zoo, or the zoo in Utah; a dog, or a poodle, or even a miniature poodle; a country or specifically France.

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Is common is a noun or general noun?

The noun 'common' is a common noun, a general word for a piece of open land in a town or village for public use; a word for a thing.The noun 'common' is a specific noun for the general noun 'land' or 'area'.


What are common general words?

There are common nouns; a common noun is a word for any person, place, or thing.There are general nouns: a general noun is a word for a general class of something, rather than to a specific member of a class.A general noun can be a common noun; a common noun can be a general noun.A general noun can also be a proper noun.Examples of common general nouns:animal (specific noun, zebra)book (specific noun, novel)chair (specific noun, theater seat)dog (specific noun, chihuahua)egg (specific noun fried egg)food (specific noun, potato)Examples of proper general nouns:Nabisco Animal CrackersOprah's Book ClubThe Chair Factory Ltd., New York, NY'Dog Day Afternoon' with Al PacinoEgg Beaters, egg substituteThe Food Channel


Is rat a specific noun?

Yes, rat is a specific noun for the general noun animal or mammal. A specific breed of rat would be a more specific noun.


Would Maine be a proper noun or common noun?

The noun 'Maine' is a proper noun, the name of a specific place.


Are general and common nouns are the same?

A common noun is a word for any person, place, or thing.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.A general noun is a word for a general class of something, rather than a specific member of a class.A general noun is usually a common noun, but a general, common noun can be used as a proper noun, for example:the noun building is a general noun, a common noun; The Empire State Building is a proper nounthe noun fruit is a general, common noun; Fruit of the Loom is a proper noun, the name of a companythe noun city is a general, common noun; Oklahoma City is a proper noun

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Is bed a common noun?

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


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Is aunts a common noun?

Yes. Aunt is a common noun. Specific nouns such as names of things would be proper nouns. If it is not specific, it is a common noun


Is aunt a common noun?

Yes. Aunt is a common noun. Specific nouns such as names of things would be proper nouns. If it is not specific, it is a common noun


Is chief minister common noun?

The noun 'chief minister' is a common noun unless it is the title of a specific person or a specific office.


What part of speech is the word suspence?

I think you mean "suspense". Its a noun. An abstract noun to be more specific.


Is friend proper noun or common noun?

common noun, it is not specific to one person or thing


Is France a common noun?

No, the noun France is a proper noun, the name of a specific place; the common noun is country.


Is monkeys a common noun or a proper noun?

common a specific monkey is proper


Is The Little Mermaid a common noun or a proper noun?

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is california a proper or common noun?

California is a proper noun, the name of a specific place.The common noun for California is state.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or a title.A common noun is a word for any person, place, or thing.


Is Africa a common or proper noun?

The noun Africa is a proper noun, the name of a specific continent.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.A common noun is a general word for a person, place, or thing.The common noun for the proper noun Africa is continent.