Common and Proper
Nouns
A common noun names any person,
place or thing.
Examples:
Man book bridge
• A proper noun names a specific
person, place or thing. Examples:
Thomas Edison
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The Golden Gate Bridge
Remember Proper Nouns are
always CAPITALIZED
LETS PRACTICE
Which of these is a common
noun?
• McDonald’s
• restaurant
• Pizza Hut
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Try again
Correct
Which of these is a proper noun?
• radio
• I-POD
• MP3 player
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Try again
Correct
GREAT JOB

Common and Proper Nouns