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by Miss Awesome on February 17th, 2009
Just the word harbor is a common noun. Adding an identifying noun before it makes it a proper noun. Just simply adding an adjective before a noun does not make it proper. For example, "big harbor" would not be a proper noun.
Proper nouns are formed when you are talking about a *specific* person, place, or thing. They are capitalized. The word specific is the key part.
"Apple tree" is not a proper noun because you're not talking about a specific apple tree.
by Suomynona on February 17th, 2009
If you're pulling into a harbor, it's just a harbor. Common noun. If it's the Florida Harbor, it's proper. "Florida Harbor" is one proper noun. No adjective.
Is personnel singular or plural?
by Answerbag Staff on July 4th, 2010
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Am I using the word "idea" correctly in these sentences? If not, how do I correct them?
by henrymonga on July 11th, 2011
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what does this sentence mean?
by henrymonga on August 12th, 2011
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Do you say 'among' or 'amongst'? Apparently both are correct.
by Juice on August 8th, 2011
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Without any further ado, can someone please explain what ado is?
by One mans opinion on August 23rd, 2011
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Thanks! :) That's what I'm arguing for but my friend just won't get it lol
by hyperstone6 on February 18th, 2009