Common and Proper Nouns

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it always begins with a capital letter.

Front

What is a common noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and does not require a capital letter.

Front

Give an example of a proper noun.

Back

Examples of proper nouns include 'John', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

Front

Give an example of a common noun.

Back

Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns must always start with a capital letter.

Front

Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

Back

The proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower' and 'Paris'.

Front

Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

Back

The common noun is 'dog'.

Front

Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river', 'Amazon', 'water'?

Back

The proper noun is 'Amazon'.

Front

Which of the following is a common noun: 'London', 'city', 'Big Ben'?

Back

The common noun is 'city'.

Front

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

Back

A common noun refers to a general item, while a proper noun refers to a specific item and is capitalized.