Exploring Common and Proper Nouns

The video tutorial explains the concept of proper nouns, which name specific people, places, animals, or things, and always start with a capital letter. It contrasts them with common nouns, which do not start with a capital letter and are more general. The tutorial provides examples of both types of nouns across different categories, such as people, places, animals, and things, to illustrate the differences. By the end, viewers should understand how to distinguish between common and proper nouns.

What primarily distinguishes a proper noun from a common noun?

• Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

• Proper nouns are always fictional.

• Common nouns always describe actions.

• Proper nouns are never used in sentences.

What is a key feature of common nouns?

• They can only name places.

• They do not start with a capital letter.

• They always start with a capital letter.

• They name specific individuals.

Which option lists only common nouns?

• BMW, The Cat in the Hat

• Smithville Elementary School, New York City

• Adam, Sandy, Dr. Davis

• boy, girl, doctor

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

• continent

• school

• Asia

• city

Which of the following names a specific place?

• continent

• school

• city

• New York City

What type of noun is 'dog'?

• Common noun

• Collective noun

• Proper noun

• Abstract noun

Which option lists only proper nouns?

• Rocky, Coco, Mr. Fluffy

• boy, girl, doctor

• dog, cat, rabbit

• car, book, shoes

Which of the following is a proper noun naming a thing?

• car

• shoes

• book

• Nike

What distinguishes 'The Cat in the Hat' in terms of noun type?

• It's an abstract noun because it represents an idea.

• It's a common noun because it names a general thing.

• It's a proper noun because it names a specific thing.

• It's a collective noun because it refers to a group.