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 specific name, likely for a dog, making it a proper noun.)
Now, let's solve each question step by step:
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#### 1. Donald, drummer, boy
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Donald: This is a specific name (a person's name), so it is a proper noun.
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drummer: This is a general term for someone who plays the drums, so it is a common noun.
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boy: This is a general term for a male child, so it is a common noun.
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Answer:
Donald
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#### 2. friend, classmate, David
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friend: This is a general term for someone you know well, so it is a common noun.
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classmate: This is a general term for someone in the same class, so it is a common noun.
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David: This is a specific name (a person's name), so it is a proper noun.
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Answer:
David
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#### 3. Dr. Smith, mother, desk
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Dr. Smith: This is a specific name (a person's name with a title), so it is a proper noun.
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mother: This is a general term for a female parent, so it is a common noun.
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desk: This is a general term for a piece of furniture, so it is a common noun.
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Answer:
Dr. Smith
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#### 4. desk, teacher, California
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desk: This is a general term for a piece of furniture, so it is a common noun.
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teacher: This is a general term for someone who teaches, so it is a common noun.
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California: This is the name of a specific state in the United States, so it is a proper noun.
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Answer:
California
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#### 5. table, United States, girl
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table: This is a general term for a piece of furniture, so it is a common noun.
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United States: This is the name of a specific country, so it is a proper noun.
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girl: This is a general term for a female child, so it is a common noun.
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Answer:
United States
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#### 6. computer, bed, Maria
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computer: This is a general term for an electronic device, so it is a common noun.
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bed: This is a general term for a piece of furniture, so it is a common noun.
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Maria: This is a specific name (a person's name), so it is a proper noun.
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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:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Donald} \\
2. \text{David} \\
3. \text{Dr. Smith} \\
4. \text{California} \\
5. \text{United States} \\
6. \text{Maria}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of common and proper noun worksheet 3rd grade.
