Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a common noun?

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

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Is 'Mr. Johnson' a common or proper noun?

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'Mr. Johnson' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific person.

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Is 'book' a common or proper noun?

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'Book' is a common noun because it refers to a general item.

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Is 'restaurant' a common or proper noun?

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'Restaurant' is a common noun because it refers to a general place.

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Is 'state' a common or proper noun?

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'State' is a common noun because it refers to a general concept.

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Is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' a common or proper noun?

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'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific book title.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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An example of a common noun is 'car'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names and are capitalized.