lesson 1: Nouns Exercises "common and peoper"

Exercise 1

Underline the common nouns in these sentences.

1            There’s a little bird in the garden.

2            Who is your teacher?

3            Don’t eat that rotten apple.

4            Kate has a lovely doll.

5        I like reading stories.  
Exercise 2

Underline the proper nouns in the following sentences.

1   July is often the hottest month in summer. 

2       One  day  Ali                Baba     saw  the  forty  thieves  hiding  in  a cave.

3       Shawn and Ashley are going to the beach for a swim.  

4       Mr. Lee is reading a book.  

5       “I am your fairy godmother,” said the old woman to Cinderella.

Exercise 3

Write C for common or P for proper on the blank before each noun.

1. ____________ the White House.
2. ____________the green dress
3. ____________the tall building
4. ____________the Empire State Building
5. ____________the Yellow River
6. ____________the muddy river
7. ____________the governor
8. ____________Governor Parker 
9. ____________ the Oregon Trail
10. ____________ the  winding  trail