Common and Proper Nouns Explained

The video tutorial covers the basics of common and proper nouns. It begins with an introduction to nouns, explaining that common nouns refer to general items and start with lowercase letters, while proper nouns refer to specific items and start with capital letters. Examples of both types are provided, followed by a comparison between them. The video concludes with exercises to identify common and proper nouns in sentences.

What type of noun is 'sister' when used in a general sense?

• Proper noun

• Adjective

• Common noun

• Verb

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Identify the common noun in the following options:

• Dr. Smith

• Angela

• Mount Everest

• Teacher

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Identify the common noun in this list:

• Tokyo

• Palm Beach

• City

• Main Street

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

• City

• Tokyo

• Park

• Website

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Which of the following is not a proper noun?

• Ida

• England

• City

• Mrs. Dean

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What is the proper noun for 'state'?

• Book

• Country

• California

• City

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Choose the proper noun from the options below:

• Dog

• Rex

• Animal

• Pet

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Which option represents a proper noun for 'magazine'?

• Reader's Digest

• Newspaper

• Journal

• Article

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Which of these is a common noun?

• Ronald

• Disneyland

• Ocean

• Monday

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What type of noun is 'George Washington'?

• Common noun

• Proper noun

• Adjective

• Verb

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