Mastering Proper Nouns

Which of the following sentences uses proper nouns correctly?

• I visited the Sydney Opera House last summer.

• I visited the sydney opera House last summer.

• I visited the Sydney opera house last summer.

• I visited the sydney Opera House last summer.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'I visited the Sydney Opera House last summer.' uses proper nouns correctly.

Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: "In January, we celebrate Australia Day in Australia."

• January

• celebrate

• Australia Day

• Australia

Answer explanation

The proper noun in the sentence is 'Australia Day' as it refers to a specific event and is capitalized.

Which option correctly capitalises the proper nouns? "susan and tom moved to sydney in the spring."

• Susan and Tom moved to Sydney in the spring.

• Susan And Tom Moved To Sydney In The Spring.

• susan and tom moved to Sydney in the spring.

• Susan and tom moved to sydney in the Spring.

Answer explanation

The correct option capitalizes the proper nouns: 'Susan and Tom moved to Sydney in the spring.'

During your studies at the University of Sydney, you came across a piece of literature. Choose the sentence that correctly spells and capitalizes the proper noun in that literature.

• I studied Shakespearean literature in college.

• I studied shakespearean literature in college.

• I studied Shakespearian literature in college.

• I studied shakespearian literature in college.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I studied Shakespearean literature in college.' It is the only option that correctly spells and capitalizes the proper noun.

Which sentence does NOT contain any proper nouns?

• The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.

• Mount Kosciuszko is the highest peak in Australia.

• The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, following the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

• The Outback is very hot during the day and cold at night.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The Outback is very hot during the day and cold at night.' does not contain any proper nouns.

Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: "Steve Irwin handled the Saltwater Crocodile."

• handled

• Steve Irwin

• Saltwater Crocodile

• Both B and C

Answer explanation

The proper nouns in the sentence are 'Steve Irwin' and 'Saltwater Crocodile'. Both B and C are correct choices.

Which sentence correctly uses the proper noun in an Australian context?

• I have a meeting with Professor Kelly on Friday.

• I have a meeting with professor Kelly on friday.

• I have a meeting with professor kelly on Friday.

• I have a meeting with Professor kelly on friday.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'I have a meeting with Professor Kelly on Friday.' It uses the proper noun 'Professor Kelly' correctly with capitalization and the correct day of the week.

Select the sentence where the proper nouns are capitalized correctly.

• The Sydney Opera House is an iconic structure in Sydney.

• The sydney opera house is an iconic structure in sydney.

• The Sydney opera House is an iconic structure in Sydney.

• The sydney Opera house is an iconic structure in Sydney.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The Sydney Opera House is an iconic structure in Sydney.' is the correct choice because it capitalizes the proper nouns correctly.

During a trivia night at an Australian pub, you're asked: 'Which of the following is spelled and capitalized correctly as a proper noun?'

• Niagra Falls

• Niagara falls

• niagara Falls

• Niagara Falls

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Niagara Falls' as it is spelled and capitalized correctly as a proper noun.

Identify the sentence that correctly capitalises the proper nouns.

• Last year, I visited the opera house and the Harbour bridge in sydney.

• Last year, I visited the Opera House and the harbour Bridge in Sydney.

• Last year, I visited the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge in Sydney.

• Last year, I visited the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge in sydney.

Answer explanation

The sentence that correctly capitalizes the proper nouns is: 'Last year, I visited the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge in Sydney.'