Problem Explanation:
The task is to identify the
proper noun in each group of words. A
proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea. It is always capitalized. The other words in the group are common nouns (general names) and should not be selected.
Solution:
#### Example:
- Group: dog, puppy, Skeeter
- Answer: Skeeter (because "Skeeter" is a proper noun, likely the name of a specific dog.)
Now, let's solve each question step by step:
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#### 1. Donald, drummer, boy
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Donald: Proper noun (a specific person's name).
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drummer: Common noun (a general term for someone who plays the drums).
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boy: Common noun (a general term for a male child).
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Answer:
Donald
---
#### 2. friend, classmate, David
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friend: Common noun (a general term for someone you know well).
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classmate: Common noun (a general term for someone in the same class).
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David: Proper noun (a specific person's name).
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Answer:
David
---
#### 3. Dr. Smith, mother, desk
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Dr. Smith: Proper noun (a specific person's name with a title).
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mother: Common noun (a general term for a parent).
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desk: Common noun (a general term for a piece of furniture).
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Answer:
Dr. Smith
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#### 4. desk, teacher, California
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desk: Common noun (a general term for a piece of furniture).
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teacher: Common noun (a general term for someone who teaches).
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California: Proper noun (the name of a specific state in the United States).
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Answer:
California
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#### 5. table, United States, girl
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table: Common noun (a general term for a piece of furniture).
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United States: Proper noun (the name of a specific country).
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girl: Common noun (a general term for a female child).
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Answer:
United States
---
#### 6. computer, bed, Maria
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computer: Common noun (a general term for an electronic device).
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bed: Common noun (a general term for a piece of furniture).
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Maria: Proper noun (a specific person's name).
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Answer:
Maria
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Final Answers:
1.
Donald
2.
David
3.
Dr. Smith
4.
California
5.
United States
6.
Maria
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ Donald} \\
2. & \text{ David} \\
3. & \text{ Dr. Smith} \\
4. & \text{ California} \\
5. & \text{ United States} \\
6. & \text{ Maria}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of common and proper noun worksheet 2nd grade.
