Common and Proper Nouns

What is a common noun?

• An action

• A describing word

• A person, place, or thing

• A specific person, place, or thing

What is a proper noun?

• An action

• A describing word

• A connecting word

• A specific person, place, or thing

Answer true or false.

When you write a proper noun you need to use a capital letter?

• true

• false

Is the following word a common or proper noun?

soda

• common

• proper

Is the following word a common or proper noun?

burger king

• common

• proper

Is the following word a common or proper noun?

walmart

• common

• proper

Is the following word a common or proper noun?

teacher

• common

• proper

Is the following word a common or proper noun?

principal

• common

• proper

Is the following word a common or proper noun?

mr. smith

• common

• proper

Is the following word a common or proper noun?

shoes

• common

• proper