Common & Proper Nouns

Front

What is a common noun?

Back

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

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Examples include 'Tom', 'New York', and 'Wendy's'.

Front

Which of the following is a common noun: 'cat', 'Sarah', 'Monday'?

Back

'cat' is a common noun.

Front

Which of the following is a proper noun: 'teacher', 'Mr. Smith', 'school'?

Back

'Mr. Smith' is a proper noun.

Front

What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

Back

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

Front

Identify a common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

Back

'dog' is the common noun.

Front

Identify a proper noun in this sentence: 'Alice went to Paris.'

Back

'Alice' and 'Paris' are proper nouns.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a proper noun: 'London', 'river', 'Eiffel Tower'?

Back

'river' is NOT a proper noun.

Front

What is an example of a proper noun?

Back

'Dr. Jones' is an example of a proper noun.

Front

What is an example of a common noun?

Back

'book' is an example of a common noun.