Common and Proper Nouns Quiz

What is a common noun?

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

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

• A common noun is a type of verb.

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

Give an example of a common noun.

• car

• tree

• dog

• cat

What is a proper noun?

• A proper noun is a common name used for an individual person, place, or organization.

• A proper noun is a type of verb used to describe an action.

• A proper noun is a general name used for a group of people, places, or organizations.

• A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual person, place, or organization.

Give an example of a proper noun.

• New York City

• dog

• Paris

• Los Angeles

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

• singular noun

• common noun

• proper noun

• plural noun

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

• proper noun

• city

• noun

• common noun

What are some examples of common nouns?

• dog, city, book, happiness

• cat, street, magazine, love

• pen, house, table, anger

• car, tree, chair, sadness

What are some examples of proper nouns?

• Apple, Paris, Pepsi

• Mary, Tokyo, Sprite

• David, New York, Fanta

• John, London, Coca-Cola

Can a common noun be capitalized?

• Yes

• Only in certain cases.

• Sometimes.

• No.

Can a proper noun be lowercase?

• It depends.

• No

• Sometimes.

• Yes.