To solve this worksheet, we need to sort the list of words into two categories:
Proper Nouns and
Common Nouns.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown based on the definitions provided in the image:
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Understand the Definitions:
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Proper Nouns: These are specific names for one particular person, place, or thing. They almost always start with a Capital Letter. (e.g., "London" is a specific city).
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Common Nouns: These are general names for any person, place, or thing. They do not start with a capital letter unless they are at the start of a sentence. (e.g., "city" is a general place).
2.
Analyze Each Word:
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Amsterdam: This is a specific city. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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lion: This is a general animal. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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Indian Ocean: This is a specific ocean. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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field: This is a general place. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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Google: This is a specific company name. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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computer: This is a general object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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table: This is a general object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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Birmingham: This is a specific city. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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Ukraine: This is a specific country. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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swing: This is a general object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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Lewis Hamilton: This is a specific person. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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window: This is a general object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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Mickey Mouse: This is a specific character. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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aeroplane: This is a general object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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United States: This is a specific country. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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carrot: This is a general vegetable. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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shop: This is a general place. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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church: This is a general place. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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pizza: This is a general food. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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writer: This is a general job. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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Nepal: This is a specific country. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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building: This is a general object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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Sally: This is a specific person. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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Monday: This is a specific day. ->
Proper Noun (Circle)
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tunnel: This is a general place/object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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rocket: This is a general object. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
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pineapple: This is a general fruit. ->
Common Noun (Underline)
Final Answer:
Proper Nouns (Circle these):
Amsterdam, Indian Ocean, Google, Birmingham, Ukraine, Lewis Hamilton, Mickey Mouse, United States, Nepal, Sally, Monday.
Common Nouns (Underline these):
lion, field, computer, table, swing, window, aeroplane, carrot, shop, church, pizza, writer, building, tunnel, rocket, pineapple.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nouns and proper nouns worksheet.
