Common Noun vs Proper Noun
Authored by Valerie Whitman
English
4th - 7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
The firefighters sprang into action.
common noun
proper noun
Answer explanation
Firefighter is a common noun because it does not name a specific firefigher.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 7 pts
Her new eighth grade teacher is Mrs. Reyes.
common noun
proper noun
Answer explanation
The word teacher here is a common noun. Mrs. Reyes is a PROPER NOUN.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
We snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef on vacation last year.
common noun
proper noun
Answer explanation
The Great Barrier Reef names a particular reef making it a PROPER noun. It is located off the coast of Australia and is of the seven wonders of the world.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Bring your iPad on the airplane with you.
common noun
proper noun
Answer explanation
An iPad is a particular device (proper noun). Even though the "i" is not capitalized (brand name) it is still a proper noun.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
She felt delight and happiness opening a letter from her father who was overseas in Iraq.
common noun
proper noun
Answer explanation
Happiness is an emotion and even though it is specific, it is still considered a COMMON NOUN.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
We are moving out of state at the end of the school year.
common noun
proper noun
Answer explanation
The word state is a COMMON noun because it doesn't name a specific state.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Olive Garden is my favorite Italian restaurant.
common noun
proper noun
Answer explanation
Italian is a specific nationality.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1B
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
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