COMMON AND PROPER NOUNS

What is a common noun?

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

• A word that describes a feeling

• A general name for any person, place, or thing

• A word that describes an action

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• animal

• London

• city

• cat

Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

• Because they are at the start of a sentence

• Because they are specific names

• Because they are longer words

• Because they are common nouns

What did you learn through this video?

Which of these is a common noun?

• Walmart

• Paul

• teacher

• Australia

What should you do when you name a specific restaurant?

• Italicize it

• Capitalize it

• Write it in lowercase

• Underline it