are the following word common nouns
book, paper, author, Hemingway, manuscript
One is a proper noun. See it? The others are common nouns.
are these common nouns
spoon,fork,knife,park, pinic
Yes ... if you mean "picnic" for the last one.
To determine whether the given words are common nouns, we need to understand what a common noun is. A common noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea in a general sense. It is the opposite of a proper noun that specifically names a particular person, place, or thing.
Now, let's examine each of the given words:
1. Book: This is a common noun because it refers to a general category of objects that are used for reading or recording information.
2. Paper: Similar to "book," this is a common noun because it refers to a generic material made from wood pulp, used for various purposes.
3. Author: This is a common noun because it refers to a person who writes or creates literary works.
4. Hemingway: This is a proper noun because it specifically names an individual, the renowned author Ernest Hemingway.
5. Manuscript: This is a common noun because it refers to a handwritten or typewritten document, typically for a literary or artistic work.
So, out of the given words, "book," "paper," "author," and "manuscript" are common nouns, whereas "Hemingway" is a proper noun.