Hi, can you tell me whether "Influenza" is a proper or a common noun?
A Anonymous Guest Oct 15, 2004 #1 Hi, can you tell me whether "Influenza" is a proper or a common noun?
Mister Micawber Key Member Joined Sep 26, 2004 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location Japan Oct 15, 2004 #2 It is a common noun, because there are various strains of influenzas.