๐ Topic Summary
Common nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas. Think of words like 'book', 'teacher', or 'park'. Proper nouns, on the other hand, are specific names for these things and always begin with a capital letter. For example, instead of 'book', we might have 'Harry Potter'. Instead of 'teacher', we might have 'Ms. Smith'. Recognizing the difference helps us write clearly and correctly!
โ๏ธ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition.
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Common Noun |
A. A specific name for a person, place, or thing |
| 2. Proper Noun |
B. A general name for a person, place, or thing |
| 3. Capital Letter |
C. The first letter of a proper noun |
| 4. Noun |
D. A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. |
| 5. Example |
E. Book |
(Answers: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E)
๐ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words in the word bank: proper, common, river, Amazon, school.
- "______" is a ______ noun.
- A ______ noun is a general name.
- The ______ River is a very large ______.
- We go to ______ to learn.
(Answers: 1. Amazon, proper; 2. common; 3. Amazon, river; 4. school)
๐ง Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to use capital letters for proper nouns?