Task Explanation:
The task is to identify
proper nouns for each given
common noun. A
common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., "store," "car"). A
proper noun, on the other hand, is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea and is always capitalized (e.g., "Walmart," "Toyota").
Solution:
#### Step 1: Understand the Difference Between Common and Proper Nouns
-
Common Noun: A general term (e.g., store, car, candy).
-
Proper Noun: A specific name (e.g., Walmart, Toyota, Skittles).
#### Step 2: Identify Proper Nouns for Each Common Noun
For each common noun provided, think of a specific example that would be a proper noun.
1.
Common Noun: Store
- Proper Noun: Walmart, Target, Amazon
2.
Common Noun: Car
- Proper Noun: Toyota, Ford, Tesla
3.
Common Noun: Candy
- Proper Noun: Skittles, M&M's, Reese's
4.
Common Noun: Girl
- Proper Noun: Emma, Olivia, Sophia
5.
Common Noun: Movie
- Proper Noun: Titanic, Star Wars, Avatar
6.
Common Noun: Drink
- Proper Noun: Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Starbucks Coffee
#### Step 3: Fill in the Table
Using the examples above, fill in the "Proper Noun" column for each row.
| Common Noun | Proper Noun |
|-------------|-------------------|
| store | Walmart |
| car | Toyota |
| candy | Skittles |
| girl | Emma |
| movie | Titanic |
| drink | Coca-Cola |
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Common Noun} & \text{Proper Noun} \\
\hline
\text{store} & \text{Walmart} \\
\hline
\text{car} & \text{Toyota} \\
\hline
\text{candy} & \text{Skittles} \\
\hline
\text{girl} & \text{Emma} \\
\hline
\text{movie} & \text{Titanic} \\
\hline
\text{drink} & \text{Coca-Cola} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Explanation:
- Each proper noun is a specific example of the corresponding common noun.
- Proper nouns are always capitalized because they refer to specific names.
- This exercise helps reinforce the distinction between common and proper nouns.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of proper noun worksheet 2nd grade.
