Identify Common or Proper Nouns Worksheet - Free Printable

Task Explanation:

The task requires identifying whether each underlined noun in the sentences is a common noun or a proper noun. If it is a proper noun, you must also correct its capitalization if necessary.

Solution:

#### 1. Last month, Sue and Diane rode their bikes from Rhode Island to Florida.
- Underlined noun: Florida
- Analysis: "Florida" is the name of a specific state in the United States. It is a proper noun.
- Capitalization: Already correctly capitalized.
- Answer: Proper

#### 2. Bring down the spare bed so LuAnn has a place to sleep tonight.
- Underlined noun: bed
- Analysis: "Bed" refers to a general piece of furniture. It is a common noun.
- Capitalization: Not applicable (common nouns are not capitalized unless part of a title).
- Answer: Common

#### 3. My absolute favorite snack is a Klondike bar.
- Underlined noun: Klondike
- Analysis: "Klondike" is a brand name for a type of ice cream bar. It is a proper noun.
- Capitalization: Already correctly capitalized.
- Answer: Proper

#### 4. The garage down the street fixed my dad's motorcycle.
- Underlined noun: motorcycle
- Analysis: "Motorcycle" refers to a general type of vehicle. It is a common noun.
- Capitalization: Not applicable.
- Answer: Common

#### 5. We like to go camping and hiking every year in Yellowstone Park.
- Underlined noun: Yellowstone Park
- Analysis: "Yellowstone Park" is the name of a specific national park. It is a proper noun.
- Capitalization: Needs correction. The original sentence has "yellowstone park," which should be capitalized as "Yellowstone Park."
- Answer: Proper (Corrected to "Yellowstone Park")

#### 6. The dentist wants me to brush my teeth every day with fluoride toothpaste.
- Underlined noun: fluoride
- Analysis: "Fluoride" is a chemical compound used in toothpaste. It is a common noun.
- Capitalization: Not applicable.
- Answer: Common

#### 7. Tonight’s movie at the cinema is Finding Nemo.
- Underlined noun: Finding Nemo
- Analysis: "Finding Nemo" is the title of a specific movie. It is a proper noun.
- Capitalization: Already correctly capitalized.
- Answer: Proper

#### 8. Shamrocks are found all over if you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
- Underlined noun: St. Patrick’s Day
- Analysis: "St. Patrick’s Day" is the name of a specific holiday. It is a proper noun.
- Capitalization: Already correctly capitalized.
- Answer: Proper

#### 9. The street that Anthony lives on is very hilly.
- Underlined noun: street
- Analysis: "Street" refers to a general road or path. It is a common noun.
- Capitalization: Not applicable.
- Answer: Common

#### 10. I would like to get my ears pierced at the Sunshine Mall tomorrow.
- Underlined noun: Sunshine Mall
- Analysis: "Sunshine Mall" is the name of a specific shopping mall. It is a proper noun.
- Capitalization: Needs correction. The original sentence has "sunshine mall," which should be capitalized as "Sunshine Mall."
- Answer: Proper (Corrected to "Sunshine Mall")

Final Answers:

1. Proper
2. Common
3. Proper
4. Common
5. Proper (Corrected to "Yellowstone Park")
6. Common
7. Proper
8. Proper
9. Common
10. Proper (Corrected to "Sunshine Mall")

Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Proper} \\
2. & \text{Common} \\
3. & \text{Proper} \\
4. & \text{Common} \\
5. & \text{Proper (Corrected to "Yellowstone Park")} \\
6. & \text{Common} \\
7. & \text{Proper} \\
8. & \text{Proper} \\
9. & \text{Common} \\
10. & \text{Proper (Corrected to "Sunshine Mall")}
\end{array}
}
\]