Identifying Common and Proper Nouns
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Objective
I can identify common and proper nouns in sentences.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Nouns are naming words that name people, places, things, and ideas.
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Common nouns name general things and do not start with a capital letter unless they start a sentence, while proper nouns are unique names and always begin with a capital letter.
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Examples of proper nouns include Canada, YouTube, and Mr. Green.
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Practice
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Which of the following sentences uses a proper noun correctly?
Write a sentence using both a common noun and a proper noun. Underline the common noun and circle the proper noun.
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“Two multiple choice questions on common and proper nouns”
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