Common vs. Proper Nouns

Common vs. 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, thing, or idea. Examples include 'city', 'dog', 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. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples include 'New York', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Amazon'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word is a common noun: 'apple' or 'John'?

Back

'Apple' is a common noun.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word is a proper noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln High School'?

Back

'Lincoln High School' is a proper noun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Dog' is the common noun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'I visited Paris last summer.'

Back

'Paris' is the proper noun.

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