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Proper Nouns Quizz

Authored by Hannah Hobbs

English

8th Grade

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Proper Nouns Quizz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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