Common and Proper Noun Quiz

What is a proper noun?

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

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

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

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

Is the underlined word a common or proper noun?

Sammy raked the leaves.

• common noun

• proper noun

Which of the following is a proper noun?

Please select two answers.

• a) cat

• b) Wal-Mart

• c) pen

• d) Burger King

Identify the common nouns in the sentence:

The cat chased the mouse.

• elephant

• cat, mouse

• bird

• dog

Is the underlined word a common or proper noun?

What time does the library close today?

• common noun

• proper noun

Identify the proper noun in the sentence:

John went to Paris for a vacation.

• Paris

• went

• John

• to

Use the common noun "beach" in a sentence.

Which of the following is NOT a common noun?

• a) desk

• b) book

• c) Monday

• c) car

Which of the following is Not a proper noun?

• a) Redwood Tree

• c) car

• b) London

• c) Chick-fil-a

Is the underlined word a common or proper noun?

My family visits a different state each summer.

• common noun

• proper noun