The Egyptian Language School
English Language Department
Primary 4
The Egyptian Language School
Proper nouns and Common nouns
A. Underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns.
In 1841, Barnum began to work in New York City, managing the American
Museum. Charles Dickens and Edward VII were among those who came to the museum.
In 1871, William Cameron joined Barnum to take the circus on the road. They called it
“The Greatest Show on Earth.” The two showmen amazed many government leaders,
Including Abraham Lincoln and Queen Victoria.
B. Capitalize the proper nouns and underline the common nouns in each sentence below.
1. The mississippi river is very long.
2. She drove through dallas, texas on her way home.
3. I would like to be able to visit antarctic one day.
4. egypt is in africa.
5. There is a large rainforest in south america.
6. jesse said that the movie on monday was the scariest he's ever seen.
7. Does this book on china belong to rachel?
8. angela bought some bananas from tom's market.
9. may we go to north beach next weekend?
10. I go to els at kattamya.
The Egyptian Language School
English Language Department
Primary 4
The Egyptian Language School
Proper nouns and Common nouns
A. Capitalize the proper nouns and underline the common nouns in each sentence below
1. I live in the state of texas.
2. Do you think that stan is your best friend?
3. I must say that sarah is a very smart student.
4. The dodgers are a good family.
5. I live on abbas akad street.
6. asia is a very large continent.
7. I live in the united states of america.
8. I love california.
9. Do you think that new York is a crowded city?
10. I'm going to the park with my friend kathy and my dog bart.
The Egyptian Language School
English Language Department
Primary 4
The Egyptian Language School
Proper nouns and Common nouns
Underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns.
.
1. Our class wrote their own play based on the story of Queen Cleopatra.
2. Children need to use their imaginations watching Peter Pan.
3. What a surprise when Peter was pulled up by wires!
4. Russia is the largest country in the world
5. On Friday somebody in the audience laughed loudly.
6. Her birthday is in February.
Write C or P depending on whether the underlined noun is a common or proper noun.
1. Jack borrowed his bike.
2. He lives in the forest.
3. He adopted a cat from the shelter.
4. Lily was leaning over the counter.
5. He wants to go to Paris.
6. The jar crashed on to the ground.
7. Ted bought an apple.
8. He lives near the lake.
9. She put her things in a basket.
10.Her birthday is in February.
The Egyptian Language School
English Language Department
Primary 4
The Egyptian Language School
Proper nouns and Common nouns
A. Underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns.
In 1841, Barnum began to
work
in New York City, managing the American
Museum. Charles Dickens and Edward VII were among those who came to the
In 1871, William Cameron joined Barnum to take the
called it “The Greatest Show on Earth.”The two
government
leaders
circus
showmen
on the
road
museum
museum.
. They
amazed many
, including Abraham Lincoln and Queen Victoria.
B. Capitalize the proper nouns and underline the common nouns in each sentence below.
1. The Mississippi River is very long.
2. She drove through Dallas, Texas on her way home.
3. I would like to be able to visit Antarctic one day.
4. Egypt is in Africa.
5. There is a large rainforest in South America.
6. Jessie said that the movie on Monday was the scariest he's ever seen.
7. Does this book on China belong to Rachel?
8. Angela bought some bananas from Tom's market.
9. May we go to North Beach next weekend?
10. I go to ELS at Kattamya.
The Egyptian Language School
English Language Department
Primary 4
The Egyptian Language School
Proper nouns and Common nouns
A. Capitalize the proper nouns and underline the common nouns in each sentence below
1. I live in the state of Texas.
2. Do you think that Mary is your best friend?
3. I must say that Sarah is a very smart student.
4. The Dodgers are a good family.
5. I live on Abbas Akad Street.
6. Asia is a very large continent.
7. I live in the United States of America.
8. I love California.
9. Do you think that New York is a crowded city?
10. I'm going to the park with my friend Kathy and my dog Bart.
The Egyptian Language School
English Language Department
Primary 4
The Egyptian Language School
Proper nouns and Common nouns
Underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns.
.
class
1. Our
2.
Children
3. What a
wrote their own
when Peter was pulled up by
surprise
country
5. On Friday somebody in the
birthday
based on the
story
of Queen Cleopatra.
need to use their imaginations watching Peter Pan.
4. Russia is the largest
6. Her
play
in the
audience
wires
!
world
laughed loudly.
is in February.
Write C or P depending on whether the underlined noun is a common or proper noun.
1. Jack borrowed his bike.
P
2. He lives in the forest.
C
3. He adopted a cat from the shelter. C
4. Lily was leaning over the counter. P
5. He wants to go to Paris.
P
6. The jar crashed on to the ground. C
7. Ted bought an apple.
P
8. He lives near the lake.
C
9. She put her things in a basket.
C
10.Her birthday is in February.
P