Proper and Common Nouns
the name or title of a specific person, place, or organization: Nicole, Banyan Elementary School, United Way
proper noun
names a person, place, or thing that CANNOT be identified with any of the five senses
abstract noun
Find the central idea of the following paragraph:
Birds have different ways of talking. They have calls to find a mate, warn other birds, and to say "I live here!"
Birds have different ways of talking.
What is the meaning of the prefix "over-" used in words like overheat or overcharge.
too much
names any person, place, or thing: teacher, market, kitten
common noun
names a person, place, or thing that CAN be identified with any of the five senses
concrete noun
The most important idea in a paragraph or section of text
Central Idea
What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" using in words like unhappy or uncomfortable.
What is wrong with this sentence?
yesterday, alexa and Caroline went to miami beach.
need to capitalize: Yesterday, Alexa, and Miami Beach
Which of following are example of abstract nouns?
chicken cup
love anger
happiness book
love, anger, happiness
Gives important information to support the central idea
Relevant Details
What is the meaning of the word "unable"
I am unable to do my homework.
not able
Identify the common nouns in the sentence: Lin became interested in the exotic birds after going to the zoo.
birds, zoo
Which of the following are examples of a concrete noun?
table confusion creativity
fear crayons bicycle
bicycle, table, crayons
What is the central idea of the following paragraph?
The shape of a bird's beak is useful for specific tasks. The spoonbill has a spoon-shaped beak. Why a spoon shape? This bird spends a lot of time in the water, and the spoon shape helps the bird stir the water. The stirring cause little whirlpools. Small fish and insects get pulled into the whirlpools, making it easy for the bird to snap up a meal.
The shape of a bird's beak is useful for specific tasks.
What is the meaning of the word overeating.
I am sure Britney will get a stomach ache because she was overeating at the party.
eating too much
Identify the proper nouns in the sentence: Tiffany went to Publix over the weekend.
Tiffany and Publix
Identify the concrete noun(s) in this sentence: The babysitter bought the boy a balloon.
babysitter, boy, balloon
Read the short text below:
Spot is a great dog. He eats everything in his dish. He always sits when I tell him to. Best of all, he lets me know when someone is at the door.
Is "He eats everything in his dish." a relevant detail or the central idea?
relevant detail
What is the meaning of "illegal" as it is used in the sentence below.
It is illegal to steal from the grocery story
not legal