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Silversamand Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

What is the "Proper Name"

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would you please give me an explanation on Proper Name

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A proper name/noun is the specific name of only one item of a set. The Eiffel Tower is a proper noun; tower is a common noun. Mister Micawber is a proper noun; man is a common noun.

— Mister Micawber

  • A proper name/noun is the specific name of only one item of a set.
  • The Eiffel Tower is a proper noun; tower is a common noun.
  • Mister Micawber is a proper noun; man is a common noun.
  • Chicago is a proper noun; city is a common noun.
  • Chevrolet is a proper noun; automobile, sedan and vehicle are common nouns.
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A proper name/noun is the specific name of only one item of a set.

The Eiffel Tower is a proper noun; tower is a common noun.
Mister Micawber is a proper noun; man is a common noun.
Chicago is a proper noun; city is a common noun.
Chevrolet is a proper noun; automobile, sedan and vehicle are common nouns.
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