Common and Proper Nouns

Front

Common noun: general objects, places, people, animals without specific names.

Back

refers to general objects, places, people, and animals where they don't have specific names

Front

Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'The Ringling Bros. began retiring their elephants in 2015, pleasing activists but upsetting some fans.'

Back

Ringling Bros

Front

Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'We asked the vendor selling Coca-Cola how much they cost and his response almost made me do a backflip.'

Back

Coca-Cola

Front

Noun type of kitten?

Back

Common Noun

Front

Common nouns in: 'My dog Mikey has big brown eyes.'

Back

dog, eyes

Front

A _______ noun names a specific person, place, or thing.

Back

proper

Front

Example of a proper noun?

Back

Glengary Elementary

Front

Proper nouns should start with an uppercase letter.

Back

Yes