Worksheet for practicing converting common nouns to proper nouns.

The task is to match each common noun on the left with a proper noun on the right. A common noun refers to general categories of people, places, or things (e.g., "boy," "state"), while a proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., "John," "California").

Here’s how to solve the problem:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Identify the Common Nouns: These are the general terms listed on the left.
2. Think of Specific Examples: For each common noun, come up with a specific example that fits as a proper noun.

Filled-in Answer:

| Common Nouns | Proper Nouns |
|--------------|--------------|
| 1. boy | 1. John |
| 2. state | 2. California |
| 3. restaurant| 3. McDonald's |
| 4. month | 4. January |
| 5. planet | 5. Earth |
| 6. athlete | 6. Michael Jordan |
| 7. movie | 7. Titanic |
| 8. holiday | 8. Christmas |
| 9. _________ | 9. _________ |

Explanation:

- Boy: A specific boy could be named "John."
- State: A specific state could be "California."
- Restaurant: A specific restaurant could be "McDonald's."
- Month: A specific month could be "January."
- Planet: A specific planet could be "Earth."
- Athlete: A specific athlete could be "Michael Jordan."
- Movie: A specific movie could be "Titanic."
- Holiday: A specific holiday could be "Christmas."
- Blank (9): You can add any common noun and provide a corresponding proper noun. For example:
- Common Noun: "city"
- Proper Noun: "New York"

Final Answer:

$$
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{John} \\
2. & \text{California} \\
3. & \text{McDonald's} \\
4. & \text{January} \\
5. & \text{Earth} \\
6. & \text{Michael Jordan} \\
7. & \text{Titanic} \\
8. & \text{Christmas} \\
9. & \text{(Add your own common noun and proper noun here)} \\
\end{array}
}
$$