Common And Proper Nouns

Question 1

Correct this sentence: Matt lives in Kings way

Answer 1

Matt lives in Kings Way (if a common noun forms part of a name, the first letter of both nouns must be capitalized e.g.Amazon River)

Question 2

Identify the proper nouns and correct their capital letters: the sound of music is a famous musical starring julie andrews.

Answer 2

The Sound of Music

Julie Andrews

Question 3

Identify the common and proper nouns and correct the capital letters of the proper nouns: The waterfall we saw in italy on monday was very beautiful.

Answer 3

Common: waterfall
Proper: Italy, Monday

Question 4

Identify the common and proper nouns & correct capitals where necessary:
The doctor who treated me while I was in hospital was called dr redfern

Answer 4

Common: doctor, hospital
Proper: Dr Redfern

Question 5

True or false: common nouns are names given to days or months

Answer 5

False. Common nouns are names given to ordinary objects. Proper nouns are the names given to people, places, days and months