Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
🔹 Understanding the Concepts:
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Common Noun: A general name for a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., *boy*, *tree*, *book*).
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Proper Noun: A specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea. It always starts with a capital letter (e.g., *Paris*, *Toyota*, *Mr. Lee*).
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🔹 Now, let's analyze each word:
1.
boy
- This is a general term for a male child.
→
✔ Common Noun
- Already marked with an X in the "Common Noun?" column — correct!
2.
Paris
- This is the name of a specific city (the capital of France).
→
✔ Proper Noun
3.
tree
- This is a general term for a plant with a trunk and branches.
→
✔ Common Noun
4.
Toyota
- This is the name of a specific car company (a brand).
→
✔ Proper Noun
5.
book
- This is a general term for a written work.
→
✔ Common Noun
6.
Mr Lee
- This is a specific person’s title and surname.
→
✔ Proper Noun
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✔ Final Answers:
| Nouns | Common Noun? | Proper Noun? |
|-----------|--------------|--------------|
| 1. boy |
✔ X | |
| 2. Paris | |
✔ X |
| 3. tree |
✔ X | |
| 4. Toyota | |
✔ X |
| 5. book |
✔ X | |
| 6. Mr Lee | |
✔ X |
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📝 Explanation Summary:
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Common nouns are general names (boy, tree, book).
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Proper nouns are specific names and are capitalized (Paris, Toyota, Mr Lee).
✔ So, put an
X in the
"Proper Noun?" column for:
→
Paris, Toyota, Mr Lee
And keep the
X in the
"Common Noun?" column for:
→
boy, tree, book
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