L.H.S
Language School
PROPER NOUN
Proper nouns have two distinct features: They name specific one-of-a-kind items, and they begin with capital letters, no matter where they occur within a sentence.
Here, we’ll take a closer look at proper nouns, provide proper noun examples, and help you learn how to use a proper noun the right way.
Remember that all nouns are words naming people, animals, places, things, and ideas. Every noun can be further classified as either common or proper.
The distinction is very easy to make once you see some examples and come up with a few of your own.
Examples
In the following sentences, proper noun examples are compared with common nouns. Notice that the proper nouns are specific and unique, while the common nouns are much more general in nature.
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Common noun: I want to be a writer.
Proper noun: Agatha Christie wrote many books.
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Common noun: I’d like to adopt a cat.
Proper noun: Cleopatra is the cutest kitten ever.
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Common noun: Would you like a cookie?
Proper noun: I’m craving Oreos.
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Common noun: Let’s go to the city.
Proper noun: Let’s go to San Francisco.
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Common noun: My teacher starts work before sunup.
Proper noun: Mr. Bell seems to understand what students need.
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Common noun: I think that’s a planet, not a star.
Proper noun: I can see Jupiter tonight.
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Common noun: He’s always hanging out with his girlfriend.
Proper noun: He never goes anywhere without Sarah.
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Common noun: There are a lot of important documents in the archives.
Proper noun: There are many important documents at The Library of Congress.