Grammar : pronoun II - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1

There are many different types of proper nouns, each of which refers to a specific kind of entity. Examples might include:

Personal names, such as "Mary," "Muhammad," or "Jennifer."

Geographical names, such as "Africa," "The Nile," or "Central Park."

Brand names, such as "Nike," "Coca-Cola," or "Apple."

Historical or cultural names, such as "The Renaissance," "The Great Depression," or "The Bible."

 

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and is always capitalized. A common noun, on the other hand, is a general name for a person, place, or thing, and is not capitalized unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence or in a title. For example, "John Smith" is a proper noun, while "man" is a common noun. Other examples of proper nouns include "Paris," "Mount Everest," and "Microsoft," while examples of common nouns include "dog," "city," and "book."