2. A word or word group that is used to name a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: parents, Mrs. Myers, rocket, danger, freedom, linebacker, White House, school, states, fears, dream, computer

3. PEOPLE IDEAS PLACES THINGS

4. *Names any one of a group of persons, places, things, or ideas *Usually not capitalized Examples: woman, teacher, city, country, continent, monument, team, book, holiday, religion, language

5. man house basketball freedom

6. *Names a particular person, place, thing, or idea *Begins with a capital letter Examples: Aunt Josie, Los Angeles, Germany, Asia, Chinese New Year, Judaism, Lincoln Memorial, Karr Cougars

7. Statue of Liberty New York City Michael Jordan

8. Find the nouns common and proper in the following sentences. 1)The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City. 2)Mr. Ambrose is Danny’s new coach. 3)The Queen of England lives in Windsor Castle. 4)My favorite baseball team played in Wrigley Field. 5)Give the umbrella to Lou or Amber.

9. Identify the following nouns as common or proper. Remember to capitalize the proper nouns. 1)wagon 7) month 2)new york 8) Tuesday 3)lake victoria 9) street 4)November 10) christmas 5)city 6)john adams