What is a NOUN ?
A noun is a word that names a person, place or thing.
Person/people: grandpa, doctor, Alex, mother
Places: England, school, forest, bedroom, theater
Things: shoe, pizza, desk, dog, lemon, party
The following words are nouns. Do they name a person, a place, or a thing? Write in the box.
pencil-, kitchen-, Anna-, flag-, computer-,
store-, sister-, China-, Mr. Smith-, New York-.
COMMON AND PROPER NOUNS
Common nouns name any Proper nouns name a special person, place, or thing.
person, place, or thing. They begin with a capital letter.
friend Mr. Smith
city Hollywood Public School
telephone Arabic, French
movie Robin Hood
Find the proper nouns in the sentences below
1. Celine Dion is a famous Canadian singer.
2. She sings songs in both English and French.
3. Celine has many big hits that are popular around the world.
4. Probably her most famous song is from the movie Titanic.
