Differentiating Common and Proper Nouns

The video tutorial introduces the concept of common and proper nouns. It explains that common nouns are general names for people, places, or things, while proper nouns are specific names. Through various examples, such as 'boy' and 'Oliver', 'cat' and 'Fluffy', the video illustrates the difference between these two types of nouns. The tutorial also provides tips on when to use each type and highlights the importance of capitalization for proper nouns. The video concludes with a reminder to visit a website for further practice.

What type of noun is 'boy'?

• Proper noun

• Common noun

• Adjective

• Verb

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What makes Oliver special according to the video?

• His name

• His hobbies

• His pet

• His school

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What is the name of the park mentioned?

• Central Park

• Greenwood Park

• Sunnydale Park

• Horizon Park

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Transport

• Car

• Lamborghini

• Vehicle

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What is the name of the elementary school mentioned?

• Oakwood Elementary School

• Riverside Elementary School

• Maplewood Elementary School

• Pleasant Grove Elementary School

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Which continent was specifically named?

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

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What is the name of the mountains mentioned?

• The Rockies

• The Himalayas

• The Andes

• The Alps

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Which river was identified in the video?

• The Nile River

• The Amazon River

• The Mississippi River

• The Yangtze River

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What is the proper noun for the city mentioned?

• Chicago

• Miami

• Los Angeles

• New York

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What lesson does Wilfred conclude with?

• Proper nouns always start with an uppercase letter.

• Common nouns represent specific names.

• Common nouns always start with an uppercase letter.

• Proper nouns start with a lowercase letter.

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