Understanding Nouns: Common and Proper

The video tutorial explains the concept of nouns, focusing on common and proper nouns. It provides definitions and examples of each type, highlighting the importance of capitalization for proper nouns. The tutorial uses Star Wars characters to illustrate the differences and emphasizes the need to capitalize proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and things.

What is a noun?

• An adjective

• A person, place, animal, or thing

• A type of verb

• A conjunction

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Princess Leia

• Darth Vader

• Bad guy

• Luke Skywalker

What makes a noun a proper noun?

• It is the specific name of a person, place, or thing

• It is always lowercase

• It is a general term

• It is a type of verb

Why are proper nouns capitalized?

• To indicate they are verbs

• To show they are specific names

• To make them stand out in a sentence

• To indicate they are adjectives

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• School

• Zoo

• Mrs. Jones

• Book

In the context of the video, what is 'droids' considered as?

• A verb

• A common noun

• An adjective

• A proper noun

Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?

• Animal

• Gloria

• Officer Buck

• Star Wars

What is the main difference between common and proper nouns?

• Common nouns are always capitalized

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

• Proper nouns are general terms

• Proper nouns are types of verbs

Which of the following is an example of a common noun?

• Harley-Davidson

• Mrs. Morris

• Boise State University

• Home

What should you do if you encounter a proper noun?

• Underline it

• Ignore it

• Capitalize it

• Italicize it