Noun Review

Are common nouns capitalized?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence or are part of a title. Therefore, the correct answer is 'No'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

A proper nouns is never capitalized.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A proper noun is always capitalized, as it refers to specific names of people, places, or organizations. Therefore, the statement that a proper noun is never capitalized is false.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Check all the common nouns.

• state

• Wisconsin

• lake

• Sheboygan

Answer explanation

Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns name specific ones. 'State' and 'lake' are common nouns, as they refer to general concepts. 'Wisconsin' and 'Sheboygan' are proper nouns, naming specific places.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the common noun in this sentence:

Pizza is super delicious!

• pizza

• is

• super

• delicious

Answer explanation

The common noun in the sentence "Pizza is super delicious!" is "pizza". It refers to a general item (a type of food) rather than a specific name, making it a common noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Check all the proper nouns.

• Monday

• kindness

• Nike

• shoes

Answer explanation

Proper nouns are specific names. 'Monday' is a day of the week and a proper noun. 'Nike' is a brand name, also a proper noun. 'kindness' and 'shoes' are common nouns, not specific names.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Choose the proper nouns below that need to be capitalized.

• friend

• mars

• december

• brother

Answer explanation

Proper nouns like 'Mars' (the planet) and 'December' (the month) should be capitalized. 'Friend' and 'brother' are common nouns and do not require capitalization.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

What is a compound noun?

• a noun used to describe a group of things

• an action word

• a noun made with 2 or 3 words, either joined or hyphenated

• a describing word

Answer explanation

A compound noun is formed by combining two or three words, which can be joined together or hyphenated, to create a single noun. This distinguishes it from other types of nouns, making the correct choice the one that describes this formation.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D

Is the noun in RED concrete or abstract?
The student showed great courage during his speech.

• Concrete

• Abstract

Answer explanation

The noun 'courage' refers to a quality or state of mind, which cannot be physically touched or seen. Therefore, it is classified as an abstract noun, distinguishing it from concrete nouns that represent tangible objects.

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CCSS.L.3.1C

What is an abstract noun?

• Any noun that cannot be recognized through the senses.

• Any noun used to abstract describe art.

• Any noun that can be counted.

• Any noun that cannot be counted.

Answer explanation

An abstract noun refers to concepts or ideas that cannot be perceived through the senses, such as love, freedom, or happiness. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Any noun that cannot be recognized through the senses.'

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CCSS.L.3.1C

What is a proper noun?

• Any noun that names any one of a class of people, places, things, or ideas.

• Any noun made by joining two or more words.

• Any noun that cannot be recognized by the five senses.

• Any noun that names a specific person, place, thing, or idea.

Answer explanation

A proper noun specifically names a unique individual, location, object, or concept, distinguishing it from common nouns that refer to general categories. Therefore, the correct choice is any noun that names a specific person, place, thing, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B