Proper Nouns

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing. It always starts with a capital letter.

Front

Give an example of a proper noun for a person.

Back

John

Front

Give an example of a proper noun for a place.

Back

Grange Park

Front

What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'My friend John walks to school.'?

Back

John

Front

What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'The boy's dad walks to school with him and takes their dog Rocky.'?

Back

Rocky

Front

What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'Mr. Red works in the shop at the park.'?

Back

Mr. Red

Front

What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'Our school is on Grange Park.'?

Back

Grange Park

Front

What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'My birthday is in September.'?

Back

September

Front

Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

Back

We capitalize proper nouns to show that they are specific names and to distinguish them from common nouns.

Front

What is a common noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, like 'boy', 'city', or 'dog'.