Common vs. Proper Nouns

Front

Susan and Mary watched Growing Pains on the television.

Back

Common

Front

Susan and Mary watched their favorite show, Growing Pains, on TV.

Back

Proper

Front

Susan and Mary watched Growing Pains on TV.

Back

Proper

Front

The girl read a magazine at the bus stop.

Back

Common

Front

The girl at the bus stop read a magazine while waiting for her mom.

Back

Common

Front

"Mom," called the girl. "Can we please go to the park today?"

Back

Proper

Front

"Mom," the girl said. "Can we go to the park today?"

Back

Common

Front

Common noun?

Back

dog

Front

Common noun that shouldn't be capitalized:

Back

Flower

Front

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

Back

New York City