Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Common nouns are general names for these (like 'dog' or 'city'). Proper nouns are specific names and always start with a capital letter (like 'Rover' or 'Paris'). Knowing the difference helps us write clearly!
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Common Noun | A. A specific name of a person, place, or thing |
| 2. Proper Noun | B. A general name of a person, place, or thing |
| 3. Capital Letter | C. Used to begin proper nouns |
| 4. Noun | D. A word that names something |
| 5. City | E. Example of a common noun |
Complete the paragraph with the correct words:
My _______ (sister/Sister) and I went to _______ (park/Central Park) yesterday. We saw a _______ (dog/Buddy) playing fetch. _______ (he/Buddy) was very energetic! We had so much fun in the _______ (sun/Sun).
Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns?
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