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    What distinguishes proper nouns from common nouns?

    Proper nouns refer to specific entities and are capitalized.

    What are common nouns?

    Common nouns refer to general items and are not capitalized.

    How can nouns function in a sentence?

    Nouns can be subjects, direct objects, or indirect objects.

    What is a direct object?

    The noun that receives the action of the verb.

    What is an indirect object?

    The noun that indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

    What role do predicate nouns play?

    They follow a linking verb and rename the subject.

    What is the function of the definite article 'the'?

    It identifies a specific person or thing known to the listener.

    When do you use the indefinite articles 'a' and 'an'?

    Use 'a' before consonants and 'an' before vowels for general references.

    What is the plural form of the definite article?

    The plural form remains 'the' for all nouns.

    What happens if a noun is used as a subject?

    It performs the action in the sentence.