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Is the word his a common noun or proper noun?

"His" is a possessive pronoun, not a noun. It shows ownership or possession.

Here's why it's not a common or proper noun:

* Common nouns are general names for people, places, or things (e.g., dog, city, book). "His" doesn't name anything.

* Proper nouns are specific names for people, places, or things (e.g., Fido, London, Harry Potter). "His" doesn't refer to a specific person or thing.

Examples:

* His dog is friendly. ("His" shows that the dog belongs to someone.)

* His name is John. ("His" shows that the name belongs to someone.)

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