Nouns: Common vs. Proper Challenge

The video tutorial reviews the concepts of common and proper nouns. It explains that common nouns refer to non-specific people, places, things, or ideas, while proper nouns refer to specific ones and require capitalization. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these differences and concludes with a brief review and practice instructions.

What is the main topic of today's lesson?

• Pronouns and Prepositions

• Verbs and Tenses

• Common and Proper Nouns

• Adjectives and Adverbs

Which type of noun refers to a non-specific person, place, thing, or idea?

• Collective Noun

• Proper Noun

• Abstract Noun

• Common Noun

What is a key characteristic of a proper noun?

• It is always an adjective.

• It is always a verb.

• It is always plural.

• It is always capitalized.

Which of the following is a common noun?

• Restaurant

• Nike

• Laurel Lake

• Lamberton Middle School

Why do all words in 'Lamberton Middle School' need to be capitalized?

• Because it is a common noun.

• Because it is a proper noun with multiple words.

• Because it is an abstract noun.

• Because it is a verb.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Restaurant

• Lake

• Shoes

• Panera

Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?

• Nike

• Lamberton Middle School

• Shoes

• Laurel Lake

What is the proper noun in the following list: 'restaurant, Panera, shoes'?

• None of the above

• Shoes

• Panera

• Restaurant

What is the common noun in the following list: 'Laurel Lake, shoes, Panera'?

• None of the above

• Laurel Lake

• Shoes

• Panera

What should you do if you have questions about the lesson?

• Look them up online

• Reach out to the teacher

• Ask a partner

• Ignore them