Here is the step-by-step solution for the questions visible in the image.
Question 1: Which is a common noun?
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Analysis: A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (like "boy" or "city"). A proper noun is a specific name and is always capitalized (like "Sally" or "London").
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Options:
* A) Sally (Proper noun - specific person)
* B) Mr. Smith (Proper noun - specific person)
* C) dog (Common noun - general animal)
* D) Frog Creek (Proper noun - specific place)
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Result: The common noun is
dog.
Question 2: Which word SHOULD NOT be capitalized because it is a common noun?
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Analysis: We are looking for the word that is a general name, not a specific one.
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Options:
* A) Dallas (Proper noun - specific city)
* B) Texas (Proper noun - specific state)
* C) Hurricane Harbor (Proper noun - specific place name)
* D) Flower (Common noun - general plant)
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Result: The word is
Flower.
Question 3: Which of the following is a proper noun?
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Analysis: We are looking for a specific name that is capitalized.
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Options:
* A) park (Common noun)
* B) New York City (Proper noun - specific city)
* C) swimming pool (Common noun)
* D) museum (Common noun)
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Result: The proper noun is
New York City.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
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Analysis: We are looking for the common noun (the one that is not a specific name).
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Options:
* A) Wendy's (Proper noun - specific restaurant)
* B) Tom (Proper noun - specific person)
* C) Mr. Short (Proper noun - specific person)
* D) dog catcher (Common noun - general job title)
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Result: The one that is NOT a proper noun is
dog catcher.
Question 5: Which of the following is a proper noun?
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Analysis: Look for the specific name.
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Options:
* A) high school (Common noun)
* B) Dr. Jones (Proper noun - specific doctor)
* C) dog park (Common noun)
* D) lions (Common noun)
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Result: The proper noun is
Dr. Jones.
Question 6: Which of the following words is a proper noun?
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Analysis: Look for the specific name.
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Options:
* A) team (Common noun)
* B) pitcher (Common noun)
* C) Japan (Proper noun - specific country)
* D) Our (Pronoun)
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Result: The proper noun is
Japan.
Final Answer:
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of noun worksheet grade 3.
