Exploring Common Nouns for Kids

What is a common noun?

• A name given to a specific animal

• A name given to any person, place, animal, or thing

• A name given to a specific person, place, or thing

• A name given to a specific place

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a common noun?

• New York

• Eiffel Tower

• Albert Einstein

• Dog

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Why is 'father' considered a common noun?

• Because it is a name of an animal

• Because it is a name of a place

• Because it can refer to any father without being specific

• Because it refers to a specific person

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What does a carpenter do?

• Teaches students

• Does the woodwork

• Cures sick people

• Paints buildings

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Who drives vehicles?

• A cook

• A driver

• A painter

• A teacher

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which profession is responsible for constructing buildings?

• A cobbler

• A sweeper

• A mason

• A driver

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is a common noun for a bird?

• Elephant

• Caramel

• Peacock

• Lion

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a common noun for an animal?

• Horse

• Eagle

• Peacock

• Pigeon

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the opposite of 'beggar'?

• Hero

• Donor

• Villain

• Coward

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the opposite of 'enemy'?

• Rich

• Friend

• Villain

• Coward

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CCSS.L.3.1G