What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

A proper noun is a name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea. A common noun is a name of a general type of thing.

For example, "John Smith" is a proper noun, while "books" is a common noun.

Proper nouns are always capitalized, while common nouns are always lowercase.

Proper nouns are often used in formal writing, while common nouns are often used in informal writing.

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