Parts Of Speech 2: Proper Nouns

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Proper nouns name SPECIFIC persons, places, animals or things. Proper nouns are capitalized. Some examples of proper nouns are: MacDonald's, Abercrombie, United States, Jessica, Hershey's, and Atlantic Ocean.
For each of the following sentences, select the proper noun and type it correctly in the box below. Misspelled words will be counted wrong.
Take this quiz as many times as you like to perfect your knowledge of proper nouns.

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  • 2. 

    Vultures came to roost atop the Chrysler building, to everyone's amazement.

  • 3. 

    Why can't Henry tie his shoelaces?

  • 4. 

    Penny is so stubborn she could exasperate anyone.

  • 5. 

    I'm planning to travel to Paris this summer with my entire family.

  • 6. 

    Whenever he comes into the room, it's like King Kong has entered!

    Explanation
    The phrase "Whenever he comes into the room, it's like King Kong has entered!" suggests that the person being referred to is extremely large, powerful, or dominant, just like King Kong. This comparison implies that the person has a strong presence and may be intimidating or overwhelming to others when they enter a room.

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  • 7. 

    The Easter Bunny isn't real, is he?

    Explanation
    The Easter Bunny is a fictional character often associated with Easter celebrations. It is portrayed as a rabbit that brings Easter eggs and candy to children. While the Easter Bunny is a popular figure in folklore and traditions, it is not a real creature.

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  • 8. 

    Jack-o-lanterns can be seen during Halloween.

    Explanation
    Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31st, where people engage in various traditions such as dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, and carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns. Therefore, it is common to see jack-o-lanterns during Halloween as they are a popular symbol of the holiday.

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  • 9. 

    "Scrabble is not a game for the fainthearted," I said.

    Explanation
    The given answer "Scrabble" is the correct answer because it is the name of the game mentioned in the statement. The statement implies that Scrabble is a challenging game that requires mental strength and determination, as indicated by the phrase "not a game for the fainthearted." Therefore, the answer aligns with the context provided.

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  • 10. 

    Whenever The Simpsons comes on the television, my father drops everything he's doing and watches.

    Explanation
    The given answer "The Simpsons" is the correct answer because it is the name of the television show mentioned in the statement. The statement indicates that whenever this show comes on the television, the person's father stops whatever he is doing and watches it. Therefore, "The Simpsons" is the appropriate answer in this context.

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