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Look at the pictures and read the sentences.
I am
I am Vinay. I am Kapil. Roshan.
I am a boy. I am a boy. I am a boy.
The word boy is a common name given to Vinay, Kapil and Roshan.
Therefore, it is a common noun.
Vinay, Kapil and Roshan are the special names of three boys. Therefore,
these are proper nouns.
Practice Time 2
A. Write C for common nouns and P for proper nouns.
1. school 2. Holi 3. Sanjay
4. India Gate 5. book 6. market
B. Fill in the blanks with common nouns given in the help box.
house clock nest pilot park
1. A person who flies a plane is called a ___________________.
2. The thing that tells us time is called a ___________________.
3. The place where we live is called a ______________________.
4. The place where we play is called a _____________________.
5. The place where birds lay their eggs is called a _____________.
C. Underline the proper nouns in the sentences given below.
1. My name is Abhijeet.
2. I am going to Delhi to see the Lotus Temple. Nouns
3. Sanjay is flying a kite.
4. John likes horse riding.
5. P.V. Sindhu is a badminton player.
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