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Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of capitalization for proper nouns?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of capitalization for proper nouns?
- My favorite month is July because of my birthday. (correct)
- They plan to travel to italy next spring.
- last summer, she visited the eiffel tower.
- He is studying French at harvard university.
Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
- Statue of Liberty
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- teacher (correct)
- Pacific Ocean
In the sentence 'The meeting will be held next monday in the park near main street,' which words are proper nouns?
In the sentence 'The meeting will be held next monday in the park near main street,' which words are proper nouns?
- meeting, park, street
- park, street
- monday, main street (correct)
- meeting, monday, park, main street
Identify the sentence that correctly uses proper nouns.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses proper nouns.
Which option includes only proper nouns?
Which option includes only proper nouns?
Which sentence correctly identifies and uses a proper noun?
Which sentence correctly identifies and uses a proper noun?
In which of the following sentences is the proper noun correctly identified and capitalized?
In which of the following sentences is the proper noun correctly identified and capitalized?
Which group of words consists entirely of proper nouns?
Which group of words consists entirely of proper nouns?
Select the sentence where all proper nouns are correctly capitalized.
Select the sentence where all proper nouns are correctly capitalized.
Which of these sentences uses proper nouns correctly?
Which of these sentences uses proper nouns correctly?
In the sentence, 'last tuesday, john and i visited central park.', which of the following are proper nouns?
In the sentence, 'last tuesday, john and i visited central park.', which of the following are proper nouns?
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain a proper noun.
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain a proper noun.
Which sentence correctly uses capitalization for proper nouns?
Which sentence correctly uses capitalization for proper nouns?
Which of the following is a correct example of a proper noun replacing a common noun to provide specificity?
Which of the following is a correct example of a proper noun replacing a common noun to provide specificity?
Which occupation title is most likely to be a proper noun?
Which occupation title is most likely to be a proper noun?
Which sentence correctly uses a job title as a proper noun?
Which sentence correctly uses a job title as a proper noun?
Which sentence contains errors only related to the incorrect capitalization of proper nouns?
Which sentence contains errors only related to the incorrect capitalization of proper nouns?
Which of the following would be considered a proper noun?
Which of the following would be considered a proper noun?
Which sentence incorrectly uses a proper noun?
Which sentence incorrectly uses a proper noun?
Which sentence uses proper nouns most effectively to provide clarity?
Which sentence uses proper nouns most effectively to provide clarity?
Flashcards
Proper Nouns
Proper Nouns
Words that name specific people, places, or things and always start with a capital letter.
Common Nouns
Common Nouns
General names for people, places, or things.
People (Proper Nouns)
People (Proper Nouns)
Names of individuals, often including titles. Example: Dr. Jones.
Places (Proper Nouns)
Places (Proper Nouns)
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Things (Proper Nouns)
Things (Proper Nouns)
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Capitalization Rule
Capitalization Rule
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Multiple-Word Proper Nouns
Multiple-Word Proper Nouns
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Organizations (Proper Nouns)
Organizations (Proper Nouns)
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Seasons
Seasons
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Study Notes
- Proper nouns are words that name specific people, places, or things
- They always start with a capital letter
- Proper nouns are different from common nouns, which are general names for people, places, or things
People
- Names of people are proper nouns
- Examples include: John, Mary, Mr. Smith, Dr. Jones
- Titles combined with names are also proper nouns
- Example: Aunt Susan, President Lincoln
- Job titles are not proper nouns unless they're part of a person's name or title
- Example: The doctor is here - "doctor" is common; Dr. Smith is here - "Dr. Smith" is proper
Places
- Names of specific places are always proper nouns
- Examples include: London, Paris, New York City, the United States
- Names of streets, parks, and buildings are proper nouns
- Examples include: Main Street, Central Park, the Empire State Building
- Geographical features like rivers, mountains, and oceans are proper nouns
- Examples include: the Amazon River, Mount Everest, the Atlantic Ocean
Things
- Names of specific things, like books, movies, or brands, are proper nouns
- Examples include: "Harry Potter," "The Lion King," Apple
- Days of the week, months of the year, and holidays are proper nouns
- Examples include: Monday, January, Christmas
- Languages and nationalities are proper nouns
- Examples include: English, Spanish, American, British
- Organizations and institutions are proper nouns
- Examples include: the United Nations, Harvard University, the Red Cross
Capitalization
- Always capitalize the first letter of a proper noun
- This rule applies no matter where the proper noun appears in a sentence
- Multiple-word proper nouns should have each main word capitalized
- Example: Golden Gate Bridge, not Golden gate bridge
Examples in Sentences
- "Mary went to Paris last Monday." Here, Mary, Paris, and Monday are proper nouns
- "The White House is located in Washington, D.C." White House and Washington, D.C. are proper nouns
- "I am learning English." English is a proper noun
Common Mistakes
- Don't capitalize common nouns
- Example: river (common), Amazon River (proper)
- Be careful with seasons; they are not proper nouns
- Use proper nouns for clarity and specificity in writing
- Confusing proper and common nouns can lead to unclear or incorrect sentences
Exercises
- Identify the proper nouns in a given text
- Write sentences using specific proper nouns
- Correct sentences containing capitalization errors related to proper nouns
Summary
- Proper nouns name specific entities and are always capitalized
- They include names of people, places, things, days, months, languages, and organizations
- Recognizing and using proper nouns correctly is essential for clear and correct writing
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