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Common and Proper Noun Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a proper noun?

a)

A proper noun is a noun that refers to a common person, place, thing, or idea.

b)

A proper noun is a noun that is always written in lowercase.

c)

A proper noun is a noun that can be used with other parts of speech.

d)

A proper noun is a noun that refers to a specific person, place, thing, or idea. It is always capitalized.

2.

Is the underlined word a common or proper noun?

Sammy raked the leaves.

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

3.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

Please select two answers.

a)

a) cat

b)

b) Wal-Mart

c)

c) pen

d)

d) Burger King

4.

Identify the common nouns in the sentence:

The cat chased the mouse.

a)

elephant

b)

cat, mouse

c)

bird

d)

dog

5.

Is the underlined word a common or proper noun?

What time does the library close today?

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

6.

Identify the proper noun in the sentence:

John went to Paris for a vacation.

a)

Paris

b)

went

c)

John

d)

to

7.

Use the common noun "beach" in a sentence.

4 lines
8.

Which of the following is NOT a common noun?

a)

a) desk

b)

b) book

c)

c) Monday

d)

c) car

9.

Which of the following is Not a proper noun?

a)

a) Redwood Tree

b)

c) car

c)

b) London

d)

c) Chick-fil-a

10.

Is the underlined word a common or proper noun?

My family visits a different state each summer.

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

11.

Identify the common noun in the sentence:

The sun is shining.

a)

sky

b)

shining

c)

weather

d)

sun

12.

Is the underlined word a common or proper noun?

Jess planted trees at Herman Park.

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun