Proper and Common Nouns Quiz

Which word in this sentence is a proper noun? We went to Mexico for vacation.

• We

• went

• Mexico

• vacation

Identify the proper noun in this sentence: The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.

• is

• Eiffel Tower

• in

• Paris

What is the common noun in this sentence? The teacher gave us homework for the weekend.

• weekend

• teacher

• homework

• us

What is the common noun in this sentence? My cousin went to Disney World for vacation.

• cousin

• Disney World

• vacation

• a & c

Which of the following sentences contains a proper noun?

• He likes to read books.

• She bought a new dress for the party.

• We visited the Grand Canyon last year.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

Which word in this sentence is a proper noun? My uncle lives in Chicago.

• uncle

• lives

• in

• Chicago

Choose the sentence that correctly capitalizes all proper nouns.

• I live in los angeles, california.

• My brother and i visited uncle john in texas.

• On Sunday, we ate at Olive Garden.

• Sarah and emily play basketball.

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Sarah

• park

• Florida

• Monday

What is the common noun in this sentence? My dad bought a new car from Honda.

• dad

• car

• Honda

• new

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• fish

• water