1. Common
and
Proper Nouns

2. 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.

3. 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

4. More Common Nouns
house
car
dog
door
boat
baby
desk
love

5. 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.

6. 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

7. More Proper Nouns Barack Obama Grand Canyon George Washington
Texas Roadhouse
Golden Gate Bridge
Disney World
Hyvee

8. 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.

9. 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.