Common and Proper Nouns

A noun can be a common noun or a proper noun.

Proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or things. They are
capitalized because they are names.
Common nouns are general, not specific. They are names, so they are not
capitalized unless they are the first word in a sentence. A common noun is
the opposite of a proper noun.
In each of the following sentences, the proper and common nouns are highlighted:
Here are some example sentences to further show the difference.
Every man was dressed in uniform but James was by far the most dashing.
man = common noun; James = proper noun.
We loved every state on the western coast but California was my favorite.
state = common noun; California = proper noun.
Lieutenant Mark Davis is a soldier in the United States Army.
soldier = common noun; Lieutenant Mark Davis = proper noun.
When we go to our favorite restaurant, Applebees, we always ask for Betty,
our favorite.
waitress. Restaurant, waitress = common noun; Applebees, Betty = proper
noun.

Please write common or proper nouns next to each noun:

1. restaurant . 2. SaveMore Groceries..

2. book. 4. teacher

5. Samantha. ..... 6. lunch box..

7. Mrs. Walker 8. eraser.

9. homework.. . 10. Aunt Jane..


Write 3 common nouns: Write 3 proper nouns:

1. 1. .

2. 2..

3.. 3