Common & Proper Nouns Quiz

What is a common noun?

• A common noun is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

• A common noun is a proper name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

• A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

• A common noun is a type of verb.

Give an example of a common noun.

• Cat

• Car

• Tree

• Dog

What is a proper noun?

• A proper noun is a noun that is always written in lowercase.

• A proper noun is a noun that refers to a general person, place, thing, or idea.

• A proper noun is a noun that can be used interchangeably with other nouns.

• A proper noun is a noun that refers to a specific person, place, thing, or idea. It is always capitalized.

Provide an example of a proper noun.

• John

• Running

• Book

• Mary

Is 'book' a common noun or a proper noun?

• Proper noun

• Common noun

• Noun

• Singular noun

Is 'London' a common noun or a proper noun?

• Proper noun

• Adjective

• Common noun

• Noun

What are some characteristics of common nouns?

• Specific names for people, places, things, or ideas.

• Abstract names for people, places, things, or ideas.

• Unique names for people, places, things, or ideas.

• General names for people, places, things, or ideas.

What are some characteristics of proper nouns?

• General names of people, places, organizations, or things.

• Specific names of people, places, organizations, or things.

• Abstract names of people, places, organizations, or things.

• Common names of people, places, organizations, or things.

Can common nouns be capitalized?

• No.

• Sometimes.

• Only in certain cases.

• Yes.

Are proper nouns capitalized?

• No

• Sometimes

• Only in certain languages

• Yes