Common and Proper Nouns

Common nouns•Name generic people, places, or things

•Name ideas•Do not begin with a capital letter

•Can work as subjects or objects in sentences

Proper Nouns•Name specific people, places, or things

•Must begin with a capital letter

•Can work as subjects or objects in sentences

Examples of Common Nouns

• dog• woman• grocery store• zoo• happiness• ability

• pretzel• snack• boy• tiger• joy• friends

Examples of Proper Nouns

• Fluffy• Mrs. Teacher• Maryland Zoo• Giant • Cockeysville• Nick• Damien

• Karina• Spongebob• Dunkin’ Donuts• Bart Simpson• Bermuda• Kate• Mr. Principal

Practice!

• Circle all proper nouns in red.

• Circle all common nouns in blue.