Exploring Common and Proper Nouns

The video tutorial introduces the concept of nouns, specifically focusing on the distinction between common and proper nouns. It explains that common nouns refer to general types of people, places, or things, while proper nouns denote specific names. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these differences, such as 'dog' as a common noun and 'Fido' as a proper noun. The video concludes with an interactive game to reinforce the learning by identifying whether given nouns are common or proper.

What is a noun?

• A state of being

• A person, place, or thing

• A descriptive word

• A type of action

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Smithfield Park

• Fido

• Rachel

• Dog

What does a proper noun specify?

• An action

• A plural form

• A specific entity

• A general type

Identify the proper noun in the following set:

• girl

• park

• York Stadium

• stadium

What is the common noun for 'Smithfield Park'?

• Place

• Park

• Field

• Smithfield

Which option represents a common noun?

• Denver

• City

• Lincoln Elementary School

• Johnson Berg Ranch

Which of these is a proper noun?

• Mrs. Barrow

• box

• school

• teacher

What clue indicates a word is a proper noun?

• It starts with a capital letter

• It describes an action

• It is a general term

• It starts with a lowercase letter

Which of the following is not a proper noun?

• city

• Denver

• Lincoln Elementary School

• Chicago

What type of noun is 'sock'?

• Proper noun

• Common noun

• Verb

• Adjective