Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Grammar - Conventions of Standard English - Nouns — Flashcards | Middle School | FatSkills

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Grammar - Conventions of Standard English - Nouns — Flashcards

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There are two types of nouns. The first is a 'common' noun (girl, boat, stadium, store) and the second is a 'proper' noun (Melissa, Titanic, Shea Stadium, Walmart). This makes the common noun non-specific or general. The proper noun is very specific.

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What is the common noun in the sentence?
“Did you get to see the tigers when you went to the San Diego Zoo?”
tigers
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