Nouns (Common & Proper) — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. noun
2. place
3. thing
4. name
5. person
6. city
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The word school is a common noun.
'School' refers to any school in general. When you give it a real name, like Lincoln Elementary, it becomes a proper noun.
2. Texas is a proper noun because it names a specific place.
Texas is the name of one particular state, which makes it a proper noun. All state names must begin with a capital letter.
3. A common noun does not need a capital letter.
Common nouns stay lowercase because they do not single out anything by its own name. Words like 'cat' and 'tree' are examples.
4. The name Lily is a proper noun.
Lily is a girl's name, so it is a proper noun. Proper nouns are always capitalized to show they belong to one special person.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word cat is a proper noun.
True False
False. 'Cat' is a common noun because it means any cat. A cat's given name, like Whiskers, would be proper.
2. A noun can name a person, place, or thing.
True False
True. Nouns cover three big groups: people (sister), places (beach), and things (pencil).
3. The word Chicago is a common noun.
True False
False. Chicago is the name of one specific city, which makes it a proper noun with a capital C.