Proper and Common nouns
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2nd - 5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a common noun?
Back
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.
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CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a proper noun?
Back
A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Proper nouns are always capitalized.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a common noun.
Back
Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', 'teacher', and 'book'.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a proper noun.
Back
Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Fido', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Harvard University'.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of noun is 'family' in the sentence: 'When Michael was a baby, his family moved to North Carolina.'?
Back
'Family' is a common noun.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of noun is 'North Carolina' in the sentence: 'When Michael was a baby, his family moved to North Carolina.'?
Back
'North Carolina' is a proper noun.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Common nouns should always be capitalized.
Back
False. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
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