Distinguishing Common and Proper Nouns

The video tutorial from English Learning Hub introduces the concept of nouns, focusing on the distinction between common and proper nouns. Common nouns refer to general people, animals, places, or things, while proper nouns are specific names that always start with a capital letter. Examples of both types are provided, including names of people, countries, cities, and holidays. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe for more content.

What are the two main categories of nouns discussed in the video?

• Singular and Plural Nouns

• Abstract and Concrete Nouns

• Common and Proper Nouns

• Countable and Uncountable Nouns

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Which of the following is a Common Noun for a person?

• Sunday

• America

• Doctor

• Lisa

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Which of these is a Common Noun for an animal?

• Valentine's Day

• Mount Everest

• George

• Eagle

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Which of the following is a Common Noun for a place?

• Niagara Falls

• Sydney

• Christmas

• Library

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CCSS.L.1.1B

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Which of these is a Common Noun for a thing?

• Italy

• Thames

• Table

• Father's Day

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What is a key characteristic of Proper Nouns?

• They are always countable

• They always begin with a capital letter

• They are always plural

• They are always abstract

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CCSS.L.1.1B

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Which of the following is a Proper Noun for a person?

• Park

• Lisa

• Bird

• Teacher

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Which of these is a Proper Noun for a country and its people?

• America - American

• Beach - Beachgoer

• Library - Librarian

• Cake - Baker

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Which of the following is a Proper Noun for a landmark?

• Eiffel Tower

• Shop

• Zebra

• Bed

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Which of these is a Proper Noun for a holiday?

• Deer

• Library

• Basket

• Christmas

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