Understanding Common and Proper Nouns

What is a common noun?

• A name that is always plural

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

• A name that always starts with a capital letter

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

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• teacher

• park

• Mrs. Litman

• shoes

Why do proper nouns need a capital letter?

• Because they are at the beginning of a sentence

• Because they are specific names

• Because they are longer words

• Because they are always plural

Identify the common noun in the sentence: 'Adam went to the park.'

• to

• Adam

• went

• park

Which of the following sentences contains both a common and a proper noun?

• The teacher is reading a book.

• Adam visited Centennial Park.

• The dog barked loudly.

• Sydney is a beautiful city.