Identifying Common and Proper Nouns

The video tutorial introduces nouns, explaining that they are words representing a person, place, or thing. It distinguishes between common nouns, which name a type of person, place, or thing, and proper nouns, which name a specific one. The tutorial provides examples, such as 'dog' as a common noun and 'Fido' as a proper noun. It highlights the capitalization rule for proper nouns and includes an interactive game to reinforce learning. By the end, viewers should be able to identify and differentiate between common and proper nouns.

What defines a noun?

• A word that expresses an emotion

• A word that modifies a noun

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

• A word that describes an action

What is the main difference between common and proper nouns?

• Proper nouns are general names, while common nouns are specific names

• Common nouns are general names, while proper nouns are specific names

• Common nouns are always capitalized, while proper nouns are not

• Common nouns are specific names, while proper nouns are general names

Which of these is not a function of nouns?

• Referring to a thing

• Identifying a place

• Describing an action

• Naming a specific person

What is a common noun?

• A noun that is always capitalized

• A noun that cannot be seen or touched

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

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

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

• None of the above

• Dog

• The

• Fido

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• computer

• city

• Denver

• park

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon

• Mount Everest

• river

Why do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

• To signify that it is a specific name

• To show emphasis

• Because it is a grammatical rule without a reason

• To indicate the beginning of a sentence

In the example 'Smithfield Park', what indicates it is a proper noun?

• The use of 'Smithfield'

• The fact that it is a location

• The word 'Park'

• The capitalization of the first letters

Which option represents a proper noun?

• farm

• building

• Lincoln Elementary School

• school