14 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of a proper noun?
It refers to a specific, unique entity.
Which of the following is an example of a geographical name?
Asia
What is the correct way to capitalize a title?
Capitalize each major word in the title.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a proper noun?
It refers to a general category of things.
What type of proper noun is the name 'Harvard University'?
Institutional name
What should you do with articles, prepositions, or conjunctions in titles?
Capitalize them only if they are the first or last word.
Anong uri ng pangalan ang tumutukoy sa isang partikular na lugar?
Proper noun
Ano ang dahilan kung bakit nagkakapital ang mga proper nouns?
Upang ma-distinguish sa mga common nouns
Anong uri ng proper noun ang pangalan ng isang libro?
Titles
Anong proper noun ang pangalan ng isang grupo o kompanya?
Organizations
Ano ang katangian ng mga proper nouns?
Unique at distinct
Anong pagkakapital ang ginagawa sa mga proper nouns?
Ginagawa sa malaking letra
Anong uri ng proper noun ang pangalan ng isang bansa?
Places
Bakit hindi kailangan ang mga articles sa mga proper nouns?
Dahil ang mga proper nouns ay may sarili na pagkakakilanlan
Study Notes
Definition
A proper noun is a noun that refers to a specific, unique entity, such as a person, place, organization, or title.
Characteristics
- Always capitalized in writing
- Refers to a specific, one-of-a-kind entity
- Can be a name, title, or label
- Often has a specific meaning or significance
Examples
- Names of people: John, Elizabeth
- Names of places: New York, London
- Names of organizations: Google, NASA
- Titles of works: "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Star Wars"
- Historical events: World War II, Renaissance
- Holidays: Christmas, Eid al-Fitr
Types of Proper Nouns
- Personal names: John, Smith
- Geographical names: Asia, Amazon River
- Institutional names: Harvard University, Red Cross
- Title names: Dr., Mr., President
- Event names: Olympics, World Cup
Rules for Writing Proper Nouns
- Always capitalize the first letter of a proper noun
- Capitalize each major word in a title (e.g. "The Great Gatsby")
- Do not capitalize articles, prepositions, or conjunctions in titles unless they are the first or last word
Learn about proper nouns, including their definition, characteristics, and examples. Understand how to identify and write proper nouns correctly with rules and tips.
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