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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 person, place, thing, or a title. Proper nouns are always capitalized.

person:

common noun, father

proper noun, Nelson Mandela

place:

common noun, ocean

proper noun, Pacific Ocean

thing:

common noun, doughnut

proper noun, Dunkin' Donut

title:

Secretary of State

'Gone With the Wind'

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