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American English Grammar |
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Common noun |
| Learning objectives |
 In
this lesson you will learn the definition of a
common noun, study examples of common nouns, and
take a test. |
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| Definition of a common noun |
- A common noun is:
- a word used to name a general person, animal, place, thing, or
abstract idea
- usually written beginning with an
uppercase (capital) letter only when it begins a
sentence
- the opposite of a
proper noun
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| Examples of common nouns |
- Three deer were eating.
- The neighbors arrived on Sunday.
- The flowers are really beautiful in March.
- Hiking up the mountain is fun.
- Your bicycle needs to be cleaned.
- I enjoy teaching English at the college.
- Try to clean up your room.
- You should study for the exam tomorrow.
- I like talking with my friends.
- That tree needs to be trimmed.
- Apples are really delicious
this time of year.
- Note: the
following are NOT common nouns
- John (proper noun
which names a specific person)
- flock (collective noun
which names a group)
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Take the test |
 Study
the examples of common nouns listed above. For each test question, you will be
given four words. Three of the words will be common nouns and one
word will NOT be a common noun. |
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1. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
2. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
3. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
4. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
5. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
6. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
7. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
8. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
9. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
10. Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
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