Question

Types of Nouns

We have seen earlier that a noun is a word that is used to name a person, an animal, a place, a thing, an idea etc. The names given to particular persons, animals, places etc. are known as proper nouns and the rest are common nouns.

• Write at least 5 common nouns and 5 proper nouns each.
  Note that proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.
  When you choose a name for your pet dog or cat,
  you are giving a proper noun to a common noun!
• Choose any 5 suitable common nouns and invent interesting names for them. 
  Examples: a river - River Speedy, a magazine for children - Mitra (Friend), a building: Ace Towers.

Answer 1

1. Five Common Nouns & Five Proper Nouns
   • Common Nouns: dog, school, teacher, mountain, river.
   • Proper Nouns: Tommy (dog), Oxford School, Mr. Sharma (teacher), Everest (mountain), Ganga (river).
2. Five Common Nouns with Invented Names
   • A river – River Sparkle
   • A book – Wonder Tales
   • A building – Skyview Towers
   • A cat – Whiskers
   • A mountain – Mystic Peak