Common or Proper

Underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns in the sentences below. The first has been done for you.

1. The museum will be closed on Tuesday.
2. Uncle John is going to Delhi tomorrow.
3. We bought a pair of shoes and a mobile.
4. Ganga is the longest river of India.
5. Jatin and Karan are going on a trip with their school.



Answer :

Final answer:

Proper nouns are specific names capitalized, while common nouns are general names starting with lowercase letters.


Explanation:

Proper nouns are names of specific persons, places, or things and always begin with a capital letter. In the given sentences:

  • Proper nouns: Uncle John, Delhi, Ganga, Jatin, Karan
  • Common nouns: museum, Tuesday, pair, shoes, mobile, river, trip, school

Understanding the difference between common and proper nouns helps in recognizing specific versus general names in English.


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