proper nouns

What is the purpose of using proper nouns for specific days of the week, months of the year, and holidays?

• To show off your vocabulary
• To give them the recognition and importance they deserve
• To confuse the reader
• To make the writing more interesting

What is the concept of proper nouns as the 'stars' among nouns meant to convey?

• That proper nouns are unique and stand out
• That proper nouns are always the longest words in a sentence
• That proper nouns are always the most important part of a sentence
• That proper nouns are always the subject of a sentence

What do proper nouns refer to?

• Abstract concepts
• Emotions
• General or nonspecific people, places, or things
• Specific people, places, or things

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• The Great Wall of China
• pencil
• ocean
• car

Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?

• The Eiffel Tower
• Wednesday
• book
• Paris

Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?

• New York City
• book
• dog
• tree

Why is it important to always capitalize proper nouns?

• To make them easier to read
• To make them look more formal
• To show off your writing skills
• To give them the recognition and importance they deserve

What is the role of proper nouns in giving specific names to people, places, things, and events?

• To confuse readers
• To make writing more difficult
• To provide recognition and importance
• To hide information

What is the difference between proper nouns and common nouns?

• Proper nouns are always capitalized, common nouns are not
• There is no difference
• Proper nouns are used for people, common nouns are used for places
• Common nouns are always capitalized, proper nouns are not

What is the main characteristic of proper nouns?

• They are always the most common words in a sentence
• They are always capitalized and unique
• They are always the longest words in a sentence
• They are always the subject of a sentence