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What are some common proper nouns?

Here are some examples of common proper nouns categorized by type:

People:

* Names: John, Mary, Emily, Michael, Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II

* Titles: President Biden, Dr. Jones, Professor Smith, Mr. Brown

Places:

* Countries: United States, Canada, France, Japan, Brazil

* Cities: New York City, London, Paris, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro

* States/Provinces: California, Texas, Ontario, Quebec, Bavaria

* Continents: North America, Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia

* Bodies of Water: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Nile River, Mississippi River, Lake Michigan

* Mountains: Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Himalayas, the Alps

* Buildings: The Empire State Building, The White House, Buckingham Palace, The Eiffel Tower

* Roads: Route 66, Interstate 5, The M25, Highway 1

Organizations:

* Companies: Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Coca-Cola

* Schools: Harvard University, Stanford University, Oxford University, University of Tokyo

* Organizations: United Nations, World Health Organization, Red Cross, Greenpeace, Amnesty International

* Teams: The New York Yankees, The Los Angeles Lakers, Manchester United, Barcelona FC

Events:

* Holidays: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Ramadan, Diwali

* Historical Events: World War II, The French Revolution, The Civil War

Other:

* Books: "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", "Pride and Prejudice"

* Movies: "The Godfather", "Star Wars", "Titanic", "Avatar"

* Songs: "Imagine", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Hallelujah"

* Brands: Nike, Adidas, McDonald's, Starbucks, Toyota

Remember:

* Proper nouns are always capitalized.

* They refer to specific people, places, things, or events.

* There are many more examples of proper nouns depending on the context and area of focus.

Let me know if you want examples for a specific category or have other questions!

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