Understanding Common and Proper Nouns

What is the main difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

• A common noun is always capitalized.

• A proper noun refers to a general name.

• A proper noun refers to a specific name and is capitalized.

• A common noun refers to a specific name.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• dog

• book

• city

• Valentine's Day

Identify the proper noun in the following: 'The hero of the story is Dr. Casseras.'

• Dr. Casseras

• story

• the

• hero

Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?

• Mickey Mouse

• Madagascar

• Valentine's Day

• restaurant

What should you always remember about proper nouns?

• They refer to general names.

• They are never capitalized.

• They are used for common things.

• They always start with a capital letter.