Proper Nouns Study Guide

What are Proper Nouns?

Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things. They always begin with a capital letter, no matter where they appear in a sentence.

Examples of Proper Nouns:

• New York City
• John Smith
• The White House
• Disneyland

How to Identify Proper Nouns:

Look for specific names of people, places, or things in a sentence, and check to see if they begin with a capital letter. If they do, they are likely a proper noun.

Study Tips:

1. Practice identifying proper nouns in sentences by underlining them with a colored pencil or marker.
2. Create a list of proper nouns you encounter in your everyday life, such as the names of your friends, family members, favorite places, and famous landmarks.
3. Use proper nouns in your own writing to become more familiar with them.

Quiz Yourself:

Which of the following is a proper noun?

1. a) city
2. b) New York City
3. c) car

Answer: b) New York City

[Proper Nouns] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:

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