For each proper noun, write a matching common noun. for each common noun, write a proper noun. (for example, the empire state building : skyscraper) 1. abraham lincoln 2. automobile 3. book 4. state 5. meryl streep 6. charles dickens 7. movie

Common nouns name all persons, places, things or animals in a general way and they are not to be capitalized unless they begin a sentence or it's part of a title. Examples of this type of nouns are castle, diamond, mint, finger, animal, person, thing.

As for proper nouns, they name a particular person, place, or thing within a general class and they always begin with a capital letter. Some examples are Robinson, Oxford, London, Peru.

1. Abraham Lincoln - president

Abraham Lincoln is a proper noun that names a particular person, while president is a common noun that names a person in general.

2. automobile - Totoya

Automobile is a common noun because it names a type of vehicle in general, while Toyota is a proper noun because it names a particular type or brand of vehicle.

3. book - To Kill a Mockingbird

Book is a common noun because it names books in general, while To Kill a Mockingbird is a proper noun because it names a particular book.

4. state - Alabama

State is a common noun because it names states in general, while Alabama is a proper noun because it names a particular or specific state.

5. Meryl Streep - actress

Meryl Streep is a proper noun that names a particular person, while actress is a common noun because it names any person working as an actress.

6.Charles Dickens - writer

Charles Dickens is a proper noun because it names a particular person, while writer is a common noun because it names any person that makes a living with writing or that does it constantly.

7. movie - Toy Story

Movie is a common noun because it names a recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen in general, while Toy Story is a proper noun because it names a particular movie.

repetition is used to make the poem come off the page

kenny´s more than 25 years of relevant public service. in the army for two decades, as official representative for four years, and now for the department of state, as ambassador. this career clearly demonstrates great capacities in the public sector.