2. What is a Common Noun?
• Noun: 1. A word that does not name a specific
noun.
2. A noun that is not capitalized.
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3. Examples
common proper
Place continent North America
Person boy Scott
Thing dog Spot
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4. Question 1
1)Which of the following is NOT a common
noun:
a) face b) county
c) Rebecca d) determination
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5. Question 2
2)Which of the following is NOT a common
noun:
a)dude b)running
c)awesome d)Jagger
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6. Question 3
3)Make up your own common noun and ask
your teacher or parent if you got it right.
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common-noun/
7. Answers to the Questions
1.
C) Rebecca
D) Jagger
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