Can You Identify The Proper Noun?

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Can You Identify The Proper Noun? - Quiz

Take a sneak peek at this quiz and see if you can find the proper noun. Did you know that proper nouns are typically not preceded by an article or other limiting modifiers? Did you know that proper nouns may sometimes possess a definite article as part of the name? Did you know the proper noun makes the object more specific? Take this quiz and learn about proper nouns!

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1.

Lisa works as a programmer at microsoft.
- A.
  
  Lisa
- B.
  
  Works
- C.
  
  Programmer
- D.
  
  At
- E.
  
  Microsoft
Correct Answer(s)
A. Lisa
E. Microsoft

Explanation
The question states that Lisa works as a programmer at Microsoft. The correct answer includes the names "Lisa" and "Microsoft", which are the only relevant information given in the question.

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2.

I have an appointment at the hospital with dr. smith on friday.
- A.
  
  I
- B.
  
  Appointment
- C.
  
  Hospital
- D.
  
  Dr. smith
- E.
  
  Friday
Correct Answer(s)
D. Dr. smith
E. Friday

Explanation
The given sentence states that the person has an appointment at the hospital with Dr. Smith on Friday. The answer correctly identifies the two key elements of the sentence, which are "Dr. Smith" and "Friday". These are the specific details mentioned in the sentence that provide information about the appointment.

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3.

We went fishing on my uncle's boat and saw some whales near gaspe.
- A.
  
  Fishing
- B.
  
  Uncle's
- C.
  
  Boat
- D.
  
  Whales
- E.
  
  Gaspe
Correct Answer
E. Gaspe

Explanation
The answer "gaspe" refers to the location where the whales were seen. It suggests that the activity of fishing took place on the narrator's uncle's boat, and during this time, they encountered some whales near Gaspe.

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4.

When we went to mcdonald's for lunch, danny ate a big mac and I ate fries.
- A.
  
  Mcdonald's
- B.
  
  Lunch
- C.
  
  Danny
- D.
  
  Big mac
- E.
  
  Fries
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mcdonald's
C. Danny
D. Big mac

Explanation
The correct answer is "mcdonald's, danny, big mac". The explanation is that the question is asking for the items or people mentioned in the given sentence. In the sentence, it is mentioned that they went to McDonald's for lunch and Danny ate a Big Mac. Therefore, the correct answer includes "mcdonald's" as the place they went to, "danny" as the person who ate, and "big mac" as the food that Danny ate.

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5.

My cousin annie is from a small town in italy called naples.
- A.
  
  Cousin
- B.
  
  Annie
- C.
  
  Town
- D.
  
  Italy
- E.
  
  Naples
Correct Answer(s)
B. Annie
D. Italy
E. Naples

Explanation
This answer includes the names "annie," "italy," and "naples," which are all mentioned in the given statement. The statement mentions that "My cousin Annie is from a small town in Italy called Naples," confirming the correctness of the answer.

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6.

My teacher went to montreal to watch a hockey game at the arena between the canadiens and the leafs.
- A.
  
  Teacher
- B.
  
  Montreal
- C.
  
  Arena
- D.
  
  Canadiens
- E.
  
  Leafs
Correct Answer(s)
B. Montreal
D. Canadiens
E. Leafs

Explanation
The correct answer is montreal, canadiens, leafs. The question mentions that the teacher went to Montreal to watch a hockey game at the arena. It also specifies that the game was between the Canadiens and the Leafs. Therefore, the correct answer includes the location (Montreal) and the teams playing (Canadiens and Leafs).

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7.

Tim likes to put pepper and salt on his chicken salad.
- A.
  
  Tim
- B.
  
  Pepper
- C.
  
  Salt
- D.
  
  Chicken
- E.
  
  Salad
Correct Answer
A. Tim

Explanation
The correct answer is "tim". The question mentions that Tim likes to put pepper and salt on his chicken salad, indicating that Tim is the one who enjoys this particular combination of flavors.

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8.

Our high school teacher taught us that mercury is the planet closest to the sun.
- A.
  
  High school
- B.
  
  Teacher
- C.
  
  Mercury
- D.
  
  Planet
- E.
  
  Sun
Correct Answer
C. Mercury

Explanation
Mercury is the correct answer because it is the planet closest to the sun. In our solar system, Mercury is the first planet from the sun and has the shortest distance to it. It is a common fact taught in schools that Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, hence making it the correct answer.

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9.

Robert stevenson wrote a book called treasure island.
- A.
  
  Robert
- B.
  
  Stevenson
- C.
  
  Book
- D.
  
  Treasure
- E.
  
  Island
Correct Answer(s)
A. Robert
B. Stevenson
D. Treasure
E. Island

Explanation
The correct answer includes the keywords "robert," "stevenson," "treasure," and "island." These keywords are all related to the question statement, which mentions that Robert Stevenson wrote a book called Treasure Island. Therefore, the correct answer includes all the relevant information from the question.

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10.

We had a surprise birthday party for aunt helen on wednesday
- A.
  
  Birthday
- B.
  
  Party
- C.
  
  Aunt
- D.
  
  Helen
- E.
  
  Wednesday
Correct Answer(s)
C. Aunt
D. Helen
E. Wednesday

Explanation
The given sentence states that "We had a surprise birthday party for Aunt Helen on Wednesday." The correct answer includes the words "aunt," "Helen," and "Wednesday," which are all mentioned in the sentence. These words are directly related to the context of the sentence and are essential in understanding the event that took place.

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Can You Identify The Proper Noun?

Lisa works as a programmer at microsoft.

I have an appointment at the hospital with dr. smith on friday.

We went fishing on my uncle's boat and saw some whales near gaspe.

When we went to mcdonald's for lunch, danny ate a big mac and I ate fries.

My cousin annie is from a small town in italy called naples.

My teacher went to montreal to watch a hockey game at the arena between the canadiens and the leafs.

Tim likes to put pepper and salt on his chicken salad.

Our high school teacher taught us that mercury is the planet closest to the sun.

Robert stevenson wrote a book called treasure island.

We had a surprise birthday party for aunt helen on wednesday