Proper and Common Nouns

Proper and Common Nouns

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English

2nd 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: dog, city, teacher.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization. Examples: Mrs. Brown, New York, Chenoweth Elementary.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do we capitalize a proper noun?

Back

We capitalize proper nouns to show they are specific names. Example: 'Emma' is capitalized because it is a specific person's name.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

Back

Common nouns are general names (e.g., 'city'), while proper nouns are specific names (e.g., 'New York').

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a common noun.

Back

An example of a common noun is 'friend'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a proper noun.

Back

An example of a proper noun is 'Chenoweth Elementary'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What word needs to be capitalized in this sentence: 'my friend emma is nice.'?

Back

Emma needs to be capitalized.

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