Exploring Common and Proper Nouns

This video tutorial covers the topic of common and proper nouns. It begins with an introduction to nouns, explaining that they name any person, place, thing, or idea. The video then distinguishes between common nouns, which are general, and proper nouns, which are specific and require capitalization. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, and the importance of capitalizing proper nouns is emphasized. The tutorial concludes with a reminder to review the material and complete exercises on Schoology.

What is the primary function of a noun?

• To name a person, place, thing, or idea

• To describe actions

• To express emotions

• To indicate time

Which type of noun is used for names and specific titles?

• Collective noun

• Abstract noun

• Proper noun

• Common noun

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Miss Copley

• City

• Solomon

• The Bahamas

Which noun type refers to ordinary, general items?

• Unique noun

• Proper noun

• Specific noun

• Common noun

Which of the following is not a type of noun discussed in the video?

• None of the above

• Common noun

• Action noun

• Proper noun

What is an example of a proper noun for 'school'?

• Learning center

• Education place

• Kingsway Academy

• Building

What does a proper noun represent?

• A quality or condition

• An action or state

• A specific, particular entity

• Any general person or thing

How should proper nouns be written?

• With quotation marks

• In italics

• With a capital letter

• In lowercase

Which example shows correct capitalization for a proper noun?

• Long island

• the bahamas

• atlantis

• St Matthew's Church

What should you do if you have questions about the lesson?

• Forget about them

• Write them privately

• Ignore them

• Discuss them in class