Common and Proper Nouns

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A person, place, thing, or sometimes idea.

Front

Common noun?

Back

dog

Front

Identify a proper noun: Dr. Jones, dog park, high school, lions.

Back

Dr. Jones

Front

Common noun example?

Back

pencil

Front

Proper noun?

Back

Nike

Front

NOT a proper noun:

Back

airplane

Front

Common noun?

Back

summer

Front

Nouns in: 'Mark and his sister often swim there.'

Back

Mark, sister

Front

Identify a proper noun: museum, New York City, park, swimming pool.

Back

New York City

Front

Common noun? Coach Walden, Pizza Hut, Austin, popcorn.

Back

popcorn