Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

What is the definition of a proper noun?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a common noun? a) London b) Mr. Johnson c) Paris d) Mount Everest

• b

• c

• a

• d

Identify the proper noun in the sentence: 'The dog chased the mailman.'

• the

• chased

• mailman

• dog

Differentiate between common and proper nouns.

• Common nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas, while proper nouns are specific names for people, places, or things.

• Common nouns are capitalized, while proper nouns are not.

• Common nouns are only used for people, while proper nouns are used for places and things.

• Common nouns are specific names for people, places, or things, while proper nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas.

Use a common noun in a sentence.

• cat

• dog

• table

• book

Use a proper noun in a sentence.

• Apple

• Car

• Table

• John

Which of the following is a proper noun? a) cat b) school c) John d) book

• a) dog

• b) tree

• c) John

• d) pen

Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'The students studied for the test.'

• students

• test

• for

• studied

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

• A common noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing, while a proper noun refers to a general category.

• A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea, while a proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing.

• A common noun is always capitalized, while a proper noun is not.

• A common noun is used to describe a specific person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is used to describe a general category.

Write a sentence using both a common noun and a proper noun.

• The cat named Tom is sleeping on the couch.

• The dog named Max is playing in the park.

• The car is parked in the garage.

• The book is on the shelf.