Common noun and proper noun assessment

What is a noun?

• A word that describes an action.

• A word that names a person, place, animal, or thing.

• A word that connects sentences.

• A word that describes a quality.

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

• Common nouns name specific items, while proper nouns name general items.

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

• Common nouns name general items, while proper nouns name specific items.

• Proper nouns are only for people, while common nouns are for everything else.

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

• Dr. Sam

• Hospital

• Lucy

• BMW car

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

• Teacher

• Bird

• Serpentine Lake

• Bike