Common & Proper Nouns

Common & Proper Nouns

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English

3rd 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, or thing. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'teacher'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Examples include 'Mr. Smith', 'Dallas', and 'Applebee's'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which noun should be capitalized: 'city' or 'Dallas'?

Back

'Dallas' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which noun should NOT be capitalized: 'teacher' or 'Ms. Johnson'?

Back

'teacher' should NOT be capitalized because it is a common noun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many common nouns are in the sentence: 'The dog and the cat are friends.'?

Back

There are 2 common nouns: 'dog' and 'cat'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Sally went to the park.'

Back

The proper noun is 'Sally'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Back

A common noun is general (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is specific (e.g., 'New York').

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