Introduction to Proper Nouns

3rd Grade English practice: Which word is a proper noun: 'city', 'London', 'river'. Part of nouns & pronouns (Nouns & Pronouns).

~8 min

Proper nouns name a specific person, place, thing, or idea. They always start with a capital letter.

What are Proper Nouns?

Common vs. Proper
  • Common Noun: city (starts with lowercase)
  • Proper Noun: Paris (starts with capital)

A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing. Unlike common nouns, every proper noun must start with a capital letter.

💡 Think of a proper noun as a special name given to something, like a name tag.