Identifying Common and Proper Nouns

The video tutorial introduces nouns, explaining that they are words representing people, places, or things. It distinguishes between common nouns, which name a type, and proper nouns, which name a specific entity. Examples such as 'dog' and 'Fido' illustrate these concepts. The video also covers capitalization rules for proper nouns and includes an interactive game to reinforce learning.

What defines a noun?

• A word that modifies a noun

• A word that represents a person, place, or thing

• A word that connects clauses

• A word that describes an action

What is a common noun?

• A noun that cannot be seen or touched

• A noun that is always capitalized

• A general name for a type of person, place, or thing

• A specific name of a person, place, or thing

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• computer

• park

• Denver

• city

What is the common noun in the example 'Fido is a dog'?

• a

• is

• Fido

• dog

Which option is a common noun?

• Johnsonburg Ranch

• Platinum 10

• farm

• York Stadium

Why do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

• Because of a grammatical rule without meaning

• To signify a specific name

• To show emphasis

• To indicate the beginning of a sentence

What clue indicates a word is a proper noun?

• It is a general term

• It starts with a lowercase letter

• It starts with a capital letter

• It ends with a period

Which of the following is not a proper noun?

• Lincoln Elementary School

• teacher

• Mrs. Barrow

• Chicago

What type of noun is 'sock'?

• Proper noun

• Abstract noun

• Common noun

• Collective noun

Which of these is a specific name and therefore a proper noun?

• computer

• stadium

• Denver

• box