Common and Proper Nouns Quiz

What is a noun?

• A word that describes an action

• A word that names a person, place, or thing

• A word that connects two sentences

• A word that shows a feeling

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

• Common nouns start with a capital letter, while proper nouns start with a lowercase letter

• Common nouns are specific, while proper nouns are general

• Common nouns name a specific person, place, or thing, while proper nouns name a type

• Common nouns are always plural, while proper nouns are always singular

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Fido

• Rachel

• Smithfield Park

• Dog

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Girl

• Park

• Denver

• Stadium

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What type of noun is 'Johnsonburg Ranch'?

• Common noun

• Proper noun

• Abstract noun

• Collective noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Mrs. Barrow

• Chicago

• Teacher

• Box

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the common noun for 'Lincoln Elementary School'?

• Lincoln

• Elementary

• School

• Chicago

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the proper noun for 'dog'?

• Fido

• Rachel

• Smithfield Park

• Girl

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Sock

• Box

• Johnsonburg Ranch

• City

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What type of noun is 'computer'?

• Common noun

• Proper noun

• Abstract noun

• Collective noun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1C