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A proper noun is the name for a specific person, place, thing, or idea or a common noun used in a title for a book, movie, character, business, company, etc. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples:
common noun: proper noun
apple: Mott's Apple Juice
cat: Garfield
children: Malia and Sasha Obama
city: London, England
courage: The Red Badge of Courage
doughnuts: Dunkin Donuts
egg: Egg Beaters
fire: Fire Island, NY
grocer: Safeway
hope: Hope, NJ
jungle: The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
lake: Lake Michigan
liberty: The Statue of Liberty
land: Land O'Lakes Butter
man: George Washington
minister: Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
province: Ontario, Canada
state: California USA
town: Cape Cod, MA
war: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoExamples of proper nouns are:
Abraham Lincoln
Baltimore, MD
China
Devil's Island
Fortune Magazine
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Hot Dog Charlie's
Joan Crawford
KitchenAid appliances
London Bridge
Macbeth
National Geographic
Okinawa, Japan
Petronas Towers, Malaysia
Royal Crown Cola
Sponge Bob Squarepants
Taj Mahal
Uruguay
Vladivostok, Russia
Walmart
Xbox 360
Ypsilanti, MI
Zambezi River
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Is pine a proper noun?
No an example of a proper noun is Tom or california.
Is Mount a proper noun?
No, mount. is not a proper noun, however if it is a specific mount. then it is a proper noun. Example: Mount Everest.
Is Washington a proper noun or a common noun Is answer a common nouns or proper nou?
Washington is a proper noun, as it refers to the name of a specific place or person. Answer is a common noun and can be a verb. "This is your answer" is an example of it as a common noun. "Your teacher will answer the question" is an example of it as a verb.
Is medal a proper noun?
no medal is not a proper noun cuz proper nouns are thins that begin with a capitol letter for example a name.
Is daisy a proper noun?
If Daisy is someone or something's name (for example, Daisy Fuentes), then it is a proper noun. However, daisy referring to a type of flower is a common noun.
are games proper?
The noun 'game' is a common noun, but the title of a game is a proper noun. For example: "Solitaire" is a proper noun
Is pine a proper noun?
No an example of a proper noun is Tom or california.
Is Mount a proper noun?
No, mount. is not a proper noun, however if it is a specific mount. then it is a proper noun. Example: Mount Everest.
Boston a proper noun or common noun?
The noun 'Boston' is a proper noun, the name of a specific place.A common noun is a general word for a person, a place, or a thing; for example: cityA proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing; for example: Boston
Is you an example of a proper noun?
a proper noun is a name eg: Jane, Brooke, John
Is general a common or a proper noun?
Depending on how you use it general can be a proper or common noun. Example common noun: That man is the general of his fleet. Example proper noun: General Washington was later made president.
Is Washington a proper noun or a common noun Is answer a common nouns or proper nou?
Washington is a proper noun, as it refers to the name of a specific place or person. Answer is a common noun and can be a verb. "This is your answer" is an example of it as a common noun. "Your teacher will answer the question" is an example of it as a verb.
How do you describe noun?
A noun is a person place or thing. A proper noun is a specific person place or thing. Example: cat (noun) fluffy (proper noun)
Is medal a proper noun?
no medal is not a proper noun cuz proper nouns are thins that begin with a capitol letter for example a name.
Is violin a proper noun?
No, violin is not a proper noun. A proper noun is a noun that has been given a name or title. For example, while the word store would not be a proper noun, the word Walmart would be, because it is the name of a specific store. A noun that is not a proper noun would be called a common noun.
Is daisy a proper noun?
If Daisy is someone or something's name (for example, Daisy Fuentes), then it is a proper noun. However, daisy referring to a type of flower is a common noun.
Is china a proper noun?
The noun china is a common noun, a china teacup or china dinnerware for example. The noun China is a proper noun, the name of a specific country.
