Proper vs Common Nouns
Ms. Munro, common or proper?
proper noun because Ms. Munro is a specific person.
a pencil...Is that a noun?
Yes, it is a thing. Nouns are a person, place, or thing.
What is a singular noun?
When a noun is only one of a person, place or thing
A person, place, thing, or thing
What is a noun?
boy, common or proper noun?
common noun because it is NOT a particular boy and is not capitalized.
running...Is that a noun? BONUS: List 3 nouns.
No, running is a verb and is NOT a person, place, or thing.
What are nouns called that mean more than one? Example: shirts, people, children, geese, books.
What are plural nouns?
The plural form of box is ____________.
boxes
Pennsylvania, common or proper?
Proper noun because Pennsylvania is a specific state.
dictionary...Is that a noun? BONUS: List 3 nouns.
Yes, a dictionary is a thing. Nouns are a person, place, or thing.
The plural form of deer is ____________.
deer
The Tale of Despereaux, is it a common or proper noun?
Proper noun because it is a specific book.
pretty...is that a NOUN? BONUS: List 3 nouns.
No, pretty is an adjective or a word that describes a person, place, or thing.
The plural form of fish is ____________.
fish
teacher, common or proper noun?
Common Noun, is it talking about a specific teacher? No, therefore it is a common noun.
honey badgers... Is that a noun? BONUS: List 3 nouns.
Yes, it is an animal or a thing
The plural form of child is ____________.
children