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Nouns

Nounscan be either properor common. Proper nouns are those that

refer to a particularperson, place, thing, or idea. Such nouns are

capitalized: America, George Washington, Mr. Neruda, October.

Nouns that do not refer to a particular person, place, thing, or idea

are common nouns. They are not capitalized: land, girls, money, test.

Compare the following list of proper and common nouns:

Proper Nouns Common Nouns

Mexico country

Ms. Finch woman

English language

McGraw-Hill publisher

American Airlines company

December month

Next to each noun write the word properor common.

1. France


2. rope


3. United States


4. Professor Hall


5. professor


6. the stadium


7. the Olympics


8. horses

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