Common and Proper Nouns
Common and Proper Nouns (Montessori-Inspired English Lesson and Worksheet)
A quick definition of common and proper nouns and two interactive worksheets (sorting and giving examples) to help you master this English language lesson.
A common noun is a word that refers to a person, place, or thing but is not the actual name of that particular person, place, or thing.
- It is usually written in small letters.
- Common nouns usually go with limiting modifiers such as a/an, some, every, or my.
A proper noun is a word that names a particular person, place, or thing.
- It is usually capitalized.
- A proper noun does not usually go with a limiting modifier (unless used for emphasis, such as when you refer to a person of renown, e.g. the David Attenborough).
Common and Proper Nouns: Worksheet 1
Sort the following into common or proper nouns. Place them beside their corresponding proper / common noun.
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Common and Proper Nouns: Worksheet 2
Give examples of common and proper nouns.
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