1
Q
What is a noun?
A
A word that names a person, place, or thing
Nouns are fundamental components of sentences.
2
Q
What do common nouns name?
A
Any person, place, or thing
Common nouns are general names and do not refer to specific entities.
3
Q
What do proper nouns name?
A
A particular person, place, or thing
Proper nouns are specific and always begin with capital letters.
4
Q
True or false: Proper nouns begin with capital letters.
A
TRUE
This rule applies to all proper nouns, regardless of length.
5
Q
In the sentence, ‘My sister Catherine works at a company in Rochester,’ which words are proper nouns?
A
- Catherine
- Rochester
Both are specific names and are capitalized.
