Nouns: Common, Proper, and Possessive

What is a common noun?

• A common noun is a name that is always capitalized.

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

• A common noun is a specific name for a person or place.

• A common noun is a type of verb used in sentences.

Give an example of a proper noun.

• California

• New York

• Paris

• London

What is a possessive noun?

• A possessive noun indicates ownership or a relationship.

• A possessive noun is a synonym for an adjective.

• A possessive noun is a type of verb.

• A possessive noun describes an action.

Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked.'

• animal

• dog

• barked

• cat

Transform the proper noun 'Sarah' into a possessive noun.

• Sahra's

• Sarah's

• Saras

• Sarahs

Which of the following is a common noun: 'city', 'New York', or 'happiness'?

• city

• country

• joy

• New Jersey

Write a sentence using a possessive noun.

• The car's engine is loud.

• The children are playing outside.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• The dog's leash is red.

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

• Common nouns are used in singular form; proper nouns are always plural.

• Common nouns refer to people; proper nouns refer to places.

• Common nouns are always capitalized; proper nouns are not.

• Common nouns are general names; proper nouns are specific names.

Provide an example of a sentence with both a common and a proper noun.

• The car drove fast down the road.

• John and the tree were friends.

• The cat slept on the couch.

• The dog chased Sarah in the park.

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun?

• Use an apostrophe without the 's' for plural nouns.

• Add an apostrophe after the 's' of the plural noun.

• Add an apostrophe before the 's' of the plural noun.

• Simply add 's' to the end of the plural noun.