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What is the use of letters to indicate a proper noun?

Letters are not typically used to indicate a proper noun.

Proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or things. They are always capitalized in English.

Here's a breakdown of why letters aren't used:

* Capitalization: Capitalization is the standard way to distinguish proper nouns from common nouns.

* Clarity: Using letters would be confusing and ambiguous, especially if there were multiple proper nouns in a sentence.

* Consistency: The convention of capitalization ensures consistency in writing and helps readers easily identify proper nouns.

Example:

Instead of using letters like "A" or "B" to indicate proper nouns, we would write:

* Incorrect: "The A went to the B."

* Correct: "The John went to the Park."

Therefore, letters are not a standard or effective method to indicate proper nouns. Capitalization remains the established and universally recognized practice.

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