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Is common noun a proper noun?
No. Proper nouns are specific items. That is, not just any [common noun] but a particular example of [common noun]. "Person" is not a proper noun, but the name of a specific person is a proper noun.If the phrase "a [noun]" is a reasonable one to use in a sentence, then it's probably not a proper noun. "A door" makes sense, so "door" is not a proper noun. "A pen" makes sense, so "pen" is not a proper noun. "A George Washington" seems a bit odd except in very specific sentences where you really mean something along the lines of "a person like George Washington", so "George Washington" is a proper noun.
How do you convert a proper noun into a proper adjective?
I don't know about a proper adjetive, but I know how to turn a proper noun into a proper adjective. A proper noun is the proper name of a country, organization, corporation such as Great Britain, America, Spain. Proper adjectives modify nouns as in British flag, American schools, Spanish rice. There, proper nouns (Britain, America, Spain) have been turned into proper adjectives. How about the Universe into universal? Queen Elizabeth from the Elizabethan period? Does this help?Very briefly, when you use a proper noun, for example, Kennedy, to describe another noun, as in Kennedy Administration, grammatically speaking, you are using that proper noun as a proper adjective. It's that simple.
What kind of noun is a state?
The word "state" is a singular, common noun that can be abstract or concrete, depending on use. Examples: As an abstract noun: She was in a state of panic until she found her keys. As a concrete noun: The state of California has many beautiful places to see. The specific states, for example Illinois, Florida etc. are proper nouns and begin with capital letters.
Is concrete a common or proper noun?
The noun 'concrete' is a common noun, a general word for a substance made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water for use in building structures; a word for any concrete anywhere.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing; for example, Buddy Rhodes Concrete Productsin Macungie, PA or Concrete Street in Houston, TX.The word 'concrete' is also a verb and an adjective.
Which of these words can't be used as nouns in sentences salinity irrigation serious rises saltpans?
The word 'serious' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun. The noun form for the adjective is seriousness.
Where going to use proper nouns and to use common nouns?
Proper Nouns: Used to define the specific name of a noun. Common Nouns: The general form of nouns.
Do common nouns become a proper noun when use in a title or in the first word in a sentence?
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. Common nouns may be capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence, but that does not make them proper nouns, it just makes them capitalized common nouns.
Can you use proper nouns as common?
You can sometimes us a proper noun in place of a common noun but you would have to change the sentence. You should use a pronoun instead.
Is education a common or proper noun?
Education is a common noun. You can't use education in the middle of a sentence and capitalize it, like this: I need Education. You need to lowercase it: I need education. Hope I helped! :)
What is a antonym for a proper noun?
A noun that is not a proper noun is a common noun.A proper noun is the name of a person, a place, a thing, or a title; for example:Abraham LincolnBoliviaCoca-ColaDepartment of JusticeA common noun is a word for any person, place, thing, or idea; for example:actorbeachcarrotdesireA proper noun is not the opposite of a common noun; a proper noun is a different use or form of a noun.
Does a common noun need a capital letter?
No. Proper nouns (names) use capital letters.
Is it capitalization that forms a proper noun?
No, capitalization is not what forms a proper noun. There are some proper nouns that do not use capital letters (m&m's for example) and far too many people that capitalize incorrectly. A capital letter does not make it a proper noun. What determines that a noun is a proper noun is what the word is for. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. The noun "m&m's" is the name of a specific candy and a registered trademark, a proper noun. Common nouns are general words for people, places, and things. Proper nouns are the names of specific people, places, and things. The noun 'doctor' is a common noun; the noun Doctor Jonas Salk is a proper noun, the name of a specific person. The noun 'city' is a common noun; the noun New York City is a proper noun, the name of a specific place. The noun 'bridge' is a common noun; the noun Brooklyn Bridge is a proper noun, the name of a specific thing.
Is America a proper or a common noun?
The word America is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific place. The common nouns for the word America is country or continent, depending on use.
What is the proper way to use has been or have been with a proper noun?
The proper use of the verb forms 'has been' and 'have been' is:for singular nouns (common or proper), use 'has been'for plural nouns (common or proper), use 'have been'Examples:John has been at work. Mary has beenshopping.The book has been in my locker the whole time.John and Mary have been out all morning. The Millers have been out all morning.The books have been in my locker the whole time.
Is Colorado a proper noun or a common noun?
"Colorado" is a proper noun. Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, and they are always capitalized. In this case, "Colorado" refers to a specific state in the United States, so it is considered a proper noun.
How do you use Sojourner Truth as a common noun?
Some common nouns for the proper noun 'Sojourner Truth' are:womanmotherabolitionistactivistslavehuman beingA noun is used as the subject of a sentence or clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.
How can you use the word Burger King in a common and proper noun?
The noun Burger King is a proper noun, the name of a specific store.The related proper noun is Burger King Corporation the name of the company that owns the Burger King name.Some common nouns for the proper noun Burger King are:businesscompanyemployerrestaurantretailerstore
