Common and Proper Nouns

Which is a common noun?

• dog

• Asia

• South Park Mall

• Sally

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• museum

• New York City

• park

• swimming pool

Which word SHOULD NOT be capitalized because it is a common noun?

• Flower

• Dallas

• Texas

• Hurricane Harbor

Which of the following is NOT a common noun?

• teacher

• dog catcher

• apple

• Applebee's

Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?

• dog catcher

• Mr. Short

• Tom

• Wendy's

Which of the following is a common noun?

• past

• passed

• please

• pencil

Which of the following words is a proper noun?

• Our

• team

• Japan

• pitcher

Which of the following sentences is capitalized correctly?

• My aunt melanie loves to visit Austin, Texas.

• My aunt Melanie loves to visit Austin, Texas

• My Aunt Melanie loves to visit austin, Texas

• My Aunt Melanie loves to visit Austin, Texas.

The tall boy with brown hair went to the game with his friend from school. 
What are the common nouns?

• went

• tall, brown

• boy, game, school, hair

• with, to, from

What is the proper noun in this sentence?

My father wants to take the dog to get its shots at Dr. Badger's office.

• father

• Dr. Badger

• shots

• dog