Nouns – are names of a person, things, animals, places, events or ideas. Exercise 2 - Here’s a mixed bag of words.

bag of words. Put each word under its correct heading.

swimmer snail fire engine clown
Common Nouns – are words for people, animals, places, or things. letters flag river barber
mountain fox hotel parrot
These are words for people. They are common nouns. granny taxi gardener camel
Ex. Here are more words for people:
actor lawyer aunt judge baby man baker nurse cook
police officer dentist singer doctor soldier giant teacher artist People Animal Places Things

These are words for animals. They are common nouns.

Ex. Here are more words for animals:
cat goose cow hen dog horse zebra deer
dolphin mouse duck parrot fish shark bear eagle

These are words for places. They are common nouns.

Proper Nouns – are names for particular people, places or things. They always begin
Ex. Here are more words for places:
with a capital letter.
airport market cave church farm hill school hospital
hotel stadium house shop island temple mall zoo
Your own name and the names of your friends and classmates are proper
library park beach mountain playground supermarket
nouns too.
Ex. Here are more names of people.
These are words for things. They are common nouns.
Leo Sandy Justine Paul Allen James Michael Martin
Ex. Here are more words for things.
Daniel Rafael M-Jay Renz Rey Mico Mark Carlo
basket drum bed cake blanket bag window television
Ramil Manuel Jarwin Lans Bernard Joven Rick Raymark
box bread can chair cot cup train truck
Jane Carmella Natasha Venus Remeia Jovelyn Kyel Mae
desk door egg kite ladder lamp picture radio
The names of countries and their people are also proper nouns.
Ex. Here are more names of countries and their people.
Exercise 1 - Underline the common nouns in these sentences.
Country People Country People
America Americans Korea Koreans
1. There’s a little bird in the garden.
Egypt Egyptians Malaysia Malaysians
2. Who is your teacher?
India Indians Philippines Filipino
3. Don’t eat that rotten apple.
Japan Japanese Thailand Thai
4. Kate has a lovely doll.
5. I like reading stories.
The names of towns, cities, buildings and landmarks are proper nouns.
6. My father is a doctor.
Ex. Here are more names of towns, cities, buildings and landmarks.
7. Every child has a dictionary.
Bangkok London New York Paris Beijing
8. Rudy hates bananas.
Naga City Cararayan Manila Baguio Palawan
9. The phone is ringing.
Eternal Garden The Grand Canyon The Eiffel Tower Rizal Park
10. Here’s a book for you.
 The days of the week and months of the year are proper nouns. Exercise 3 - Write C for common or P for proper on the blank before each noun.
Ex. Here are more names of days, weeks and months. 1. ______ the White House 6. ______ the muddy river
DAYS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2. ______ the green dress 7. ______ the governor
Thursday Friday Saturday 3. ______ the tall building 8. ______ Governor Parker
MONTHS January February March April May 4. ______ the Empire State Building 9. ______ the Oregon Trail
June July August September 5. ______ the Yellow River 10. ______ the winding trail
October November December
Exercise 4 - Underline the nouns that should be capitalized. Circle the nouns that
The names of mountains, seas, rivers and lakes are proper nouns. should not be capitalized.
Ex. Here are more names of mountains, seas, rivers and lakes. 1. Robert louis Stevenson wrote treasure island.
Mount Mayon Mount Everest Isarog Volcano 2. The Capital of illinois is Springfield.
3. My Friends and I prefer Glittergums toothpaste.
The names of festivals, some special events and holidays are proper nouns, too. 4. Their Family visited Yellowstone national Park.
Ex. Here are more names of festivals, events and holidays. 5. Juan and maria attend kennedy Middle school.
Peñafrancia Festival Valentine’s Day New Years’ Day 6. We had a Surprise Party for aunt Helen.
Independence Day Halloween Mother’s Day 7. Spring and Fall are my favorite Seasons.
8. The Manager scolded his lazy Employees.
Exercise 1 - Underline the proper nouns in the following sentences. 9. lea is beautiful.
1. July is often the hottest month in summer. 10. I am studying at cararayan National High School.
2. One day Ali Baba saw the forty thieves hiding in a cave.
3. Shawn and Ashley are going to the beach for a swim. ==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==#==
4. Mr. Lee is reading a book.
5. “I am your fairy godmother,” said the old woman to Cinderella. Pronouns – are words that takes the place of a common noun and a proper
6. Uncle Mike is a lawyer. noun.
7. Next Tuesday is a public holiday.
8. Many children enjoyed the movie Lion King.
9. We will celebrate the Valentine’s Day tomorrow.
10. Joanna dances gracefully.

Exercise 2 - Look at the words in the box. Which ones are common nouns and which
ones are proper nouns? Put each word under its correct heading.
Lisa bank President Hotel Union Bank
January beach White Sand Beach hotel
doctor month Dr. Sy girl

Common Nouns Proper Nouns