Common and Proper Nouns
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Common Nouns A common noun names any person, place, thing or idea. Common nouns are not capitalized, unless they come at the beginning of a sentence. Examples: teacher baseball city
More Common Nouns house car dog door boat baby desk love
ASSIGNMENT #1 Write ten (10) common nouns. Write a declarative sentence with two of your nouns. Write an imperative sentence with two of your nouns. Underline each common noun.
Proper Nouns A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples: Statue of Liberty Abraham Lincoln Dubuque, Iowa
More Proper Nouns Barack Obama Grand Canyon George Washington Texas Roadhouse Golden Gate Bridge Disney World Hyvee
ASSIGNMENT #2 Write ten (10) proper nouns. Write a declarative sentence with two of your nouns. Write an interrogative sentence with two of your nouns. Underline each proper noun.
Remember A common noun names any person, place, thing or idea. Common nouns are not capitalized, unless they come at the beginning of a sentence. A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea. Proper nouns are always capitalized.