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

Which of the following is a common noun?

• New York

• Eiffel Tower

• Albert Einstein

• Dog

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

What does a carpenter do?

• Teaches students

• Does the woodwork

• Cures sick people

• Paints buildings

Who drives vehicles?

• A cook

• A driver

• A painter

• A teacher

Which profession is responsible for constructing buildings?

• A cobbler

• A sweeper

• A mason

• A driver

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

• Elephant

• Caramel

• Peacock

• Lion

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

• Horse

• Eagle

• Peacock

• Pigeon

What is the opposite of 'beggar'?

• Hero

• Donor

• Villain

• Coward

What is the opposite of 'enemy'?

• Rich

• Friend

• Villain

• Coward