The Noun Family: Proper Nouns

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    Is the following a proper noun?Jasmine loves to eat Thom Ka Kai.

    • Yes
    • No
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A pre-test and post-test over middle school grammar: proper nouns.

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  • 2. 

    For the underlined word, select the appropriate noun type:Maggie was excited to ride the train to Grand Central Station in New York.

    • Proper, thing

    • Proper, place

    • Common, place

    • Common, thing

    • Common, idea

    Correct Answer
    A. Proper, place
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the underlined word "Grand Central Station" refers to a specific location, which makes it a proper noun. Proper nouns are used to name specific people, places, or things. In this case, "Grand Central Station" is the name of a train station in New York, so it is a proper noun.

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  • 3. 

    Is the underlined word a proper noun?Charlie is on the basketball team.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The underlined word "basketball" is not a proper noun. It is a common noun because it does not refer to a specific person, place, or thing. It is a general term that can be used to refer to any basketball team, not just a specific one.

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  • 4. 

    Select all proper nouns in the sentence:Christy enjoys eating Italian food while staying in Chicago.

    • Christy, Chicago

    • Christy, Italian, food, Chicago

    • Christy, Italian

    • Chicago

    Correct Answer
    A. Christy, Chicago
    Explanation
    The proper nouns in the sentence are Christy and Chicago. Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, and in this sentence, Christy and Chicago are both specific names of a person and a place respectively.

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  • 5. 

    Is "Thai" in the following sentence a proper noun? Jasmine loves to eat Thai food.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    In the sentence "Jasmine loves to eat Thai food," the word "Thai" is a proper noun. It is capitalized because it refers to the specific cuisine or food associated with Thailand. When used in this context, "Thai" functions as a proper adjective, and it is capitalized to indicate its origin or association with a particular place (Thailand).

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  • 6. 

    A proper noun is

    • The same as a common noun

    • Always specific and capitalized

    • NEVER an idea; only persons, places, and things

    • Only A and B

    • Only B and C

    Correct Answer
    A. Only B and C
    Explanation
    A proper noun is always specific and capitalized. It refers to a particular person, place, or thing, and is distinct from a common noun which refers to a general class of people, places, or things. Proper nouns are never ideas, as they are concrete entities that can be identified and named. Therefore, the correct answer is only B and C.

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