Common & Proper Nouns
What is the difference between a common and a proper noun?
Common nouns refer to general things
Proper nouns refer to specific, named things
What is a verb?
an action word
Does the verb "to be" show action?
No
Name 2/4 sounds that "y" makes
/y/, /ee/, /ie/, /i/
What is the definition of a noun?
A person, place, or thing
Which word is NOT a proper noun?
a. Walmart
b. sister
c. Southwestern
d. McDonalds
b. sister
Find the verb:
Children walk to school.
walk
Fill in the blank:
I ___ happy today. (is, are, am)
am
What sound is "y" making in the word "funny?"
/ee/
How do you abbreviate Mister?
Mr.
True or False:
a noun is always capitalized
False.
A proper noun is always capitalized.
Which word is an action verb?
a. store
b. car
c. jump
d. brother
c. jump
Fill in the blank:
We _____ at the park yesterday. (are, were, is)
were
In which word is "y" making the /ie/ sound?
a. myth
b. family
c. try
d. yellow
b. try
Give 3 examples of a proper noun
answers vary
Make these common nouns proper nouns:
I went to the store with my brother.
Change store & brother into specific names
Which word is the verb?
Sal listens to his favorite song.
listens
Fill in the blank:
_____ you having fun? (Is, Am, Are)
Are
In which word is "y" making the /i/ sound?
a. happy
b. yarn
c. every
d. gym
d. gym
What title do you use to address a woman who is married?
Mrs.
When do you NOT capitalize a proper noun?
Never.
True or False:
Every sentence must have a verb
Change this sentence to past tense:
We are going to the store today.
We were going to the store yesterday.
What is the spelling rule for making a word that ends in "y" plural?
Change the "y" to an "i" and add -es.
What is an apostrophe?
shows possession