Proper Nouns Quizz

Which sentence contains a proper noun.

• Mike Wheeler is really cool.

• Can I have some of that candy?

• I dont have any homework.

• You can eat that one.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Mike Wheeler is really cool.' contains the proper noun 'Mike Wheeler', which is a specific name of a person. The other sentences do not contain any proper nouns.

Which is a proper noun

• All

• A chocolate bar

• Candy

• Snickers

Answer explanation

A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing. 'Snickers' is the name of a specific chocolate bar, making it a proper noun, while 'A chocolate bar' and 'Candy' are general terms.

Which is a proper noun?

• House

• Pumpkin

• Nancy

• Candy

Answer explanation

A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization. 'Nancy' is a specific name of a person, making it a proper noun, while 'House', 'Pumpkin', and 'Candy' are common nouns.

Which sentence contains a proper noun

• Give me some too!

• Amy, do you have any homework for Mrs. Jenson?

• Do you have any homework?

• No. I dont,

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Amy, do you have any homework for Mrs. Jenson?' because it contains the proper nouns 'Amy' and 'Mrs. Jenson', which are specific names of people.

grocery store

• common

• proper

Answer explanation

The term 'grocery store' is a common noun as it refers to a general type of store rather than a specific name. Proper nouns name specific entities, while common nouns describe general categories.

car

• common

• proper

Answer explanation

The word 'car' is a common noun as it refers to a general class of vehicles, not a specific one. Proper nouns, on the other hand, name specific entities. Therefore, 'common' is the correct choice.

pencil

• common

• proper

Answer explanation

The word 'pencil' is a common noun as it refers to a general item rather than a specific name. Proper nouns denote specific names, while common nouns are general terms for a class of objects.

restaurant

• common

• proper

Answer explanation

The term 'restaurant' is a common noun, referring to a place where meals are served. 'Common' indicates it is a general term, while 'proper' would imply a specific name, which does not apply here.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• museum
• New York City
• park
• swimming pool

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Dr. Jones
• dog park
• high school
• lions