Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
Instructions:
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Circle the proper nouns (specific names of people, places, or things).
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Underline the common nouns (general names for people, places, or things).
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Definitions Recap:
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Proper Noun: A specific name — always capitalized (e.g., *Amsterdam*, *Google*, *Mickey Mouse*).
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Common Noun: A general term for a person, place, or thing (e.g., *lion*, *table*, *carrot*).
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List of Words:
We'll go through each word and classify it:
1.
Amsterdam → Proper noun (city)
✔ Circle
2.
lion → Common noun (animal)
✔ Underline
3.
Indian Ocean → Proper noun (specific body of water)
✔ Circle
4.
field → Common noun (place)
✔ Underline
5.
Google → Proper noun (company name)
✔ Circle
6.
computer → Common noun
✔ Underline
7.
table → Common noun
✔ Underline
8.
Birmingham → Proper noun (city)
✔ Circle
9.
Ukraine → Proper noun (country)
✔ Circle
10.
swing → Common noun
✔ Underline
11.
Lewis Hamilton → Proper noun (person’s name)
✔ Circle
12.
window → Common noun
✔ Underline
13.
Mickey Mouse → Proper noun (character name)
✔ Circle
14.
aeroplane → Common noun
✔ Underline
15.
United States → Proper noun (country)
✔ Circle
16.
carrot → Common noun
✔ Underline
17.
shop → Common noun
✔ Underline
18.
church → Common noun
✔ Underline
19.
pizza → Common noun
✔ Underline
20.
writer → Common noun
✔ Underline
21.
Nepal → Proper noun (country)
✔ Circle
22.
building → Common noun
✔ Underline
23.
Sally → Proper noun (person’s name)
✔ Circle
24.
tunnel → Common noun
✔ Underline
25.
Monday → Proper noun (day of the week)
✔ Circle
26.
rocket → Common noun
✔ Underline
27.
pineapple → Common noun
✔ Underline
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✔ Final Answer:
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Circled (Proper Nouns):
- Amsterdam
- Indian Ocean
- Google
- Birmingham
- Ukraine
- Lewis Hamilton
- Mickey Mouse
- United States
- Nepal
- Sally
- Monday
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Underlined (Common Nouns):
- lion
- field
- computer
- table
- swing
- window
- aeroplane
- carrot
- shop
- church
- pizza
- writer
- building
- tunnel
- rocket
- pineapple
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🚀 Tip:
Remember: Proper nouns are specific and usually start with a capital letter. Common nouns are general and can be used in many contexts.
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