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Proper Nouns: Definition, Characteristics, and Examples

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What is the primary characteristic of a proper noun?

It can be plural.
It is a common noun.
It refers to a specific, unique entity. (correct)
It is never capitalized in writing.

Which of the following is an example of a geographical name?

To Kill a Mockingbird
Christmas
Asia (correct)
John

What is the correct way to capitalize a title?

Capitalize each major word in the title. (correct)
Do not capitalize any words in the title.
Capitalize only the first letter of the title.
Capitalize only the last word of the title.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a proper noun?

It refers to a general category of things. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of proper noun is the name 'Harvard University'?

Institutional name (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with articles, prepositions, or conjunctions in titles?

Capitalize them only if they are the first or last word. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Anong uri ng pangalan ang tumutukoy sa isang partikular na lugar?

Proper noun (B) Signup and view all the answers

Ano ang dahilan kung bakit nagkakapital ang mga proper nouns?

Upang ma-distinguish sa mga common nouns (C) Signup and view all the answers

Anong uri ng proper noun ang pangalan ng isang libro?

Titles (D) Signup and view all the answers

Anong proper noun ang pangalan ng isang grupo o kompanya?

Organizations (C) Signup and view all the answers

Ano ang katangian ng mga proper nouns?

Unique at distinct (A) Signup and view all the answers

Anong pagkakapital ang ginagawa sa mga proper nouns?

Ginagawa sa malaking letra (D) Signup and view all the answers

Anong uri ng proper noun ang pangalan ng isang bansa?

Places (B) Signup and view all the answers

Bakit hindi kailangan ang mga articles sa mga proper nouns?

Dahil ang mga proper nouns ay may sarili na pagkakakilanlan (A) Signup and view all the answers

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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

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