Common/Proper Nouns

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'car'.

A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Nike'.

'Bloch Park' is a proper noun because it names a specific place.

'Football' is a common noun because it refers to a general type of sport.

Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names.

'January' is a proper noun because it names a specific month.

The common noun is 'cat'.

The proper noun is 'London'.

'Hockey' is a common noun because it refers to a type of sport.

'Tennessee Titans' is a proper noun because it names a specific sports team.