* Common noun: A common noun refers to a general person, place, or thing. Examples include "dog", "city", and "chair".
* Proper noun: A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing. Examples include "Fido", "Paris", and "The Eiffel Tower".
When "hook" is a common noun:
* A general object: If you're talking about a hook in general, like "The fish got caught on the hook", then "hook" is a common noun.
* A part of something: If you're referring to a hook as a part of something else, like "The coat has a hook for hanging it up", then "hook" is a common noun.
When "hook" is a proper noun:
* A specific person's name: If you're talking about someone named "Hook" (like Captain Hook), then it's a proper noun.
* A specific thing: If you're referring to a specific hook with a special name or designation, then it could be a proper noun.
Example:
* Common noun: "I need a hook to hang my coat."
* Proper noun: "Captain Hook is a famous villain."
Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind, and I can help you figure out if "hook" is a common or proper noun in that context.