Nouns: Common vs. Proper

What is a common noun?

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

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

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

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

What is a proper noun?

• A proper noun is a general term for any object.

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

• A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing.

• A proper noun is a synonym for common noun.

Identify the common noun: 'dog' or 'Fido'?

• Fido's owner

• cat

• dog

• animal

Identify the proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

• Houston

Which of the following is a proper noun: 'teacher' or 'Mr. Smith'?

• teacher

• classroom

• Mrs. Johnson

• Mr. Smith

Choose the common noun: 'school' or 'Lincoln High School'?

• college

• university

• high school

• school

Is 'Paris' a common noun or a proper noun?

• Proper noun

• Verb

• Common noun

• Adjective

Which one is a common noun: 'apple' or 'Granny Smith'?

• fruit

• apple

• banana

• Crispin

Identify the proper noun: 'mountain' or 'Mount Everest'?

• valley

• river

• hill

• Mount Everest

Is 'book' a common noun or a proper noun?

• title

• common noun

• magazine

• novel