A word or word group that is used to name a person, place, thing, or

idea.Examples:parents, Mrs. Myers, rocket, danger, freedom, linebacker, White House,

school, states, fears, dream, computer

PEOPLEIDEAS

PLACES

THINGS

*Names any one of a group of persons, places, things, or ideas*Usually not capitalizedExamples:woman, teacher, city, country, continent, monument, team, book, holiday, religion,

language

man

house

basketball

freedom

*Names a particular person, place, thing, or idea*Begins with a capital letter

Examples:Aunt Josie, Los Angeles, Germany, Asia,

Chinese New Year, Judaism, Lincoln Memorial, Karr Cougars

Statue of Liberty

New York City

Michael Jordan

Find the nouns common and proper in the following sentences.

1)The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City.2)Mr. Ambrose is Danny’s new coach.3)The Queen of England lives in Windsor

Castle.4)My favorite baseball team played in

Wrigley Field.5)Give the umbrella to Lou or Amber.

Identify the following nouns as common or proper. Remember to capitalize the proper

nouns.1)wagon 7) month2)new york 8) Tuesday3)lake victoria 9) street4)November 10) christmas5)city6)john adams