Nouns (Common & Proper) — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. person
2. place
3. thing
4. name
5. noun
6. city
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A noun is a word that names a person, place, or thing.
True. Saturday is the name of a specific day, so it is a proper noun that must always be capitalized.
2. The word dog is a common noun.
False. 'Mountain' by itself is a common noun. You would need a specific name like Mount Rainier to make it proper.
3. A proper noun starts with a capital letter.
True. Each country has its own name, like Japan or Brazil. Those names are proper nouns and always get capital letters.
4. The name Sam is a proper noun.
False. Proper nouns must always begin with a capital letter. A lowercase start would break the capitalization rule.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A common noun names a specific person or place.
True False
2. The word park is a common noun.
True False
3. Proper nouns begin with a capital letter.
True False