9 Questions
What are common nouns used to describe?
People, places, things, animals, or ideas
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
Toyota
What is the main difference between common and proper nouns?
Common nouns refer to general things, while proper nouns refer to specific individuals, groups, or locations
Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
Mexico
Why are proper nouns always capitalized?
To show they refer to specific, unique entities
Which of the following is NOT an example of a proper noun?
table
Which of these is a common noun?
museum
What is the purpose of a proper noun?
To refer to a specific individual, group, or location
How do common nouns and proper nouns differ in their capitalization?
Common nouns are capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence, while proper nouns are always capitalized
Study Notes
Common Nouns
Common nouns are words used to describe people, places, things, animals, or ideas. They are usually lowercase unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence or are capitalized as part of a proper noun. Examples of common nouns include cat, dog, chair, table, desk, park, house, car, toy, beach, city, country, mountain, river, lake, town, village, street, shop, store, school, college, university, museum, library, hospital, church, mosque, temple, synagogue, hotel, motel, inn, campground, cabin, apartment, condominium, cottage, chalet.
Proper Nouns
Proper nouns refer to specific individuals, groups, institutions, organizations, or geographical locations. They are always capitalized, even when they appear within sentences. Some examples of proper nouns are John, Mary, Tom, Bill, Emily, Sarah, Michael, Rebecca, Mike, Patricia; Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia; Chicago, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Austin; North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia; United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, China, Japan, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Cuba, Fiji, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Bolivia.
Comparison between Common and Proper Nouns
The main difference between common and proper nouns is their function. Common nouns describe general categories or items, while proper nouns identify specific individuals or entities.
Test your knowledge on common nouns and proper nouns with examples including people, places, and things. Understand the distinction between common nouns which refer to general categories and proper nouns which identify specific individuals or entities.
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