Proper Nouns

Proper Nouns

6th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

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Proper Nouns

Proper Nouns

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Can a proper noun be a title? Provide an example.

'The Great Gatsby' is a proper noun.

'A beautiful day' is a proper noun.

'The quick brown fox' is a proper noun.

'Running fast' is a proper noun.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Is 'city' a proper noun? Why or why not?

Yes, 'city' is a proper noun because it refers to a specific place.

No, 'city' is a common noun because it does not refer to a specific place.

Yes, 'city' is a proper noun as it is capitalized in some contexts.

No, 'city' is a proper noun because it is used in a general sense.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

A common noun refers to a specific name and is capitalized, while a proper noun refers to a general item or concept.

A common noun is always capitalized, while a proper noun is not.

A common noun refers to a general item or concept, while a proper noun refers to a specific name and is capitalized.

There is no difference; both terms refer to the same concept.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the proper nouns in the following sentence: 'jane asked me to come to her house on saturday.'

jane and house

jane and saturday

house and saturday

jane and me

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of proper nouns in writing?

They help to specify and identify unique entities, making writing clearer and more precise.

They are used to create metaphors and similes in writing.

They are only used in formal writing and not in casual contexts.

They serve as placeholders for common nouns in sentences.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the proper noun in the sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'?

Eiffel Tower

Paris

Tower

The

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

Look for words that refer to specific names of people, places, or organizations, and check if they are capitalized.

Identify words that describe actions or states of being.

Find adjectives that modify nouns in the sentence.

Look for common nouns that are not capitalized.

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