Proper Noun


 
 
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Proper Noun

Proper Noun: It is the name of a particular person or a place and always begins with a capital letter.

1. Most proper nouns stand alone, without an article, and are used with a singular verb:

  • Paris is the capital of France.
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  • 2. Some proper nouns are always used with the, which does not have a capital t:

  • The ship sailed across the Pacific Ocean.
  • Did you visit the Statue of Liberty?
  • 3. A few proper nouns are countable nouns, which can be used with a or an (or other determiners) and made plural:

  • Sally s brother is a Buddhist.
  • Several American and an Australian were killed in the crash.
  • 4. You can occasionally use other proper nouns like countable nouns:

  • The accident happened on a Monday.
  • There are three Michaels in my class at school.
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    Question : 1

    Identify the correct proper noun in the following sentences : -

    Which doll do you like to play with, Sudha?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following noun is a proper Noun

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Identify the correct proper noun in the following sentences : -

    Praveen invited Neena and Dimple to the zoo.

    Right Option : B
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