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 type of verb.

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

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

Give an example of a common noun.

• tree

• dog

• cat

• car

What is a proper noun?

• A proper noun is a term used to refer to a general category of things.

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

Give an example of a proper noun.

• London

• dog

• New York City

• apple

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

• proper noun

• verb

• adjective

• common noun

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

• verb

• proper noun

• adjective

• common noun

What are some characteristics of common nouns?

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

• Names that are always capitalized

• Names that refer to only one person, place, thing, or idea

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

What are some characteristics of proper nouns?

• Capitalized, specific, no plural form

• Lowercase, specific, plural form

• Capitalized, general, plural form

• Lowercase, general, plural form

Can common nouns be capitalized?

• Sometimes

• Only proper nouns can be capitalized

• No

• Yes

Can proper nouns be capitalized?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

• Only in certain languages