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What is Proper Noun with Examples, Exercise, and Activity Sheet

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Hello Children, Today we are going to learn about Proper Noun with examples in sentences. This is an important topic so that you can identify the different proper nouns in the sentences. Here we have also given you an exercise to practice with an activity sheet having several questions to test your knowledge. Let’s explore the list of proper noun sentences and how they can improve your English skills.

What is a Proper Noun?

A proper noun is a specific name that is used to denote a particular person, place, organization, or object. Unlike common nouns, which refer to general categories, e.g., city, dog, and book, proper nouns always refer to something unique. Proper nouns are always capitalized, no matter where they appear in a sentence.

List of Proper Noun

People:

  • William Shakespeare
  • Marie Curie
  • Albert Einstein
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • Cristiano Ronaldo

Places:

  • Paris
  • New York City
  • Mount Everest
  • Sahara Desert
  • Amazon Rainforest

Companies and Brands:

  • Apple
  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • Tesla
  • Nike

Days of the Week:

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday

Months:

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • December

Holidays:

  • Christmas
  • Thanksgiving
  • Halloween
  • Diwali
  • Eid al-Fitr

Titles of Books and Movies:

  • The Great Gatsby
  • To Kill a Mockingbird
  • Avengers: Endgame
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • The Lord of the Rings

Organizations:

  • United Nations
  • World Health Organization
  • NASA
  • Red Cross
  • UNICEF

Landmarks:

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Taj Mahal
  • Great Wall of China
  • Sydney Opera House

Examples of Proper Noun Sentences

  1. New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
  2. My favorite book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
  3. Albert Einstein is known for developing the theory of relativity.
  4. We are planning a family trip to Italy next summer.
  5. Microsoft recently launched a new software update for Windows.
  6. Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings and feasts.
  7. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
  8. Tesla is known for its innovation in electric cars.
  9. Marie Curie won two Nobel Prizes for her groundbreaking work in science.
  10. The United Nations is committed to promoting global peace and security.

When to Capitalize Proper Noun

All proper nouns are capitalized. Whether they appear at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle, proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

Examples of Capitalized Proper Noun in Sentences:

  1. Correct: I visited London during my summer vacation.
    • Incorrect: I visited london during my summer vacation.
  2. Correct: The headquarters of Apple is located in Cupertino.
    • Incorrect: The headquarters of apple is located in Cupertino.
  3. Correct: Canada is known for its stunning natural landscapes and friendly people.
    • Incorrect: canada is known for its stunning natural landscapes and friendly people.
  4. Correct: Leonardo da Vinci was a renowned artist and inventor during the Renaissance.
    • Incorrect: leonardo da vinci was a renowned artist and inventor during the renaissance.
  5. Correct: The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
    • Incorrect: the nile river is the longest river in the world.

Proper Noun and Pronouns

While both proper nouns and pronouns are essential in the English language, they serve different purposes. Proper nouns specifically name people, places, or things, while pronouns are used as substitutes for nouns to avoid repetition.

  1. Proper Noun: Shakespeare wrote many famous plays, including Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.
    Pronoun: He wrote many famous plays, including Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.
  2. Proper Noun: Los Angeles is known for its entertainment industry.
    Pronoun: It is known for its entertainment industry.
  3. Proper Noun: NASA launched a new space mission.
    Pronoun: They launched a new space mission.
  4. Proper Noun: Beethoven composed some of the greatest symphonies in classical music.
    Pronoun: He composed some of the greatest symphonies in classical music.
  5. Proper Noun: My favorite city is Barcelona.
    Pronoun: It is my favorite city.

Proper Noun Ending in “S”  Possessive Forms

When a proper noun ends in “s,” forming its possessive can be tricky. Generally, there are two accepted ways to make these nouns possessive:

1. Adding an Apostrophe and “s”

In many proper nouns ending in “s” possessive forms, you can add an apostrophe followed by an “s” to create the possessive form.

Examples:

  • James → James’s book is on the table.
  • Chris → Chris’s car is parked outside.
  • Marcus → Marcus’s birthday is next week.
  • Thomas → Thomas’s idea was very innovative.
  • Alice → Alice’s presentation impressed everyone.

2. Adding Just an Apostrophe

Adding only an apostrophe for proper nouns ending in “s,” in possessive forms, particularly if the noun is singular and has more than one syllable. This is often seen as a stylistic choice.

Examples:

  • James → James’ book is on the table.
  • Chris → Chris’ car is parked outside.
  • Marcus → Marcus’ birthday is next week.
  • Thomas → Thomas’ idea was very innovative.
  • Alice → Alice’ presentation impressed everyone.

Proper Noun | Exercise

Question 1: Read the following sentences and underline or highlight all the proper nouns.

  1. London is known for its iconic Big Ben and the Thames River.
  2. Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
  3. Disneyland is a popular theme park in California.
  4. Emma Watson advocates for gender equality through the United Nations.
  5. The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answers: 

  1. London, Big Ben, Thames River
  2. Albert Einstein, Nobel Prize, Physics
  3. Disneyland, California
  4. Emma Watson, United Nations
  5. Great Wall of China

Question 2: Rewrite the following sentences, correcting the capitalization of the proper nouns.

  1. I traveled to france last summer.
  2. michael jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players.
  3. We will celebrate thanksgiving with family this year.
  4. harvard university is located in cambridge.
  5. The eiffel tower is a must-see landmark in paris.

Answers:

  1. I traveled to France last summer.
  2. Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players.
  3. We will celebrate Thanksgiving with family this year.
  4. Harvard University is located in Cambridge.
  5. The Eiffel Tower is a must-see landmark in Paris.

Proper Noun Activity Sheet

Question 1: Identify whether the underlined word in each sentence is a proper noun or a pronoun.

  1. Maria loves to read books. (Proper Noun / Pronoun)
  2. They went to the concert together. (Proper Noun / Pronoun)
  3. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. (Proper Noun / Pronoun)
  4. He finished his project on time. (Proper Noun / Pronoun)
  5. The Nile River is famous for its length. (Proper Noun / Pronoun)

Question 2: Rewrite the following sentences, changing the proper nouns to their possessive forms.

  1. The book belonging to James is on the table.
  2. The toys belonging to Chris are scattered everywhere.
  3. The car belonging to Marcus is parked outside.
  4. The idea belonging to Thomas was brilliant.
  5. The presentation made by Alice received great feedback.

Question 3: Identify whether the underlined word in each sentence is a proper noun or a pronoun. Write “P” for Proper Noun and “PR” for Pronoun.

  1. Maria loves to read books. ______
  2. They went to the concert together. ______
  3. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. ______
  4. He finished his project on time. ______
  5. The Nile River is famous for its length. ______

Question 4: Rewrite the following sentences, changing the proper nouns to their possessive forms.

  1. The book belonging to __________________________ is on the table.
  2. The toys belonging to __________________________ are scattered everywhere.
  3. The car belonging to __________________________ is parked outside.
  4. The idea belonging to __________________________ was brilliant.
  5. The presentation made by __________________________ received great feedback.

Question 5: Read the following paragraphs and underline or highlight all the proper nouns.

Paragraph 1:
Last summer, Sarah traveled to Italy and visited Venice. She took a gondola ride on the Grand Canal and enjoyed authentic Italian pasta at Trattoria da Alberto.

Paragraph 2:
Michael Jackson is known as the King of Pop. His albums, like Thriller and Bad, have sold millions of copies worldwide. Los Angeles was his home for many years.

Question 6: Match the proper noun with its corresponding pronoun. Write the letter of the correct pronoun next to the proper noun.

Proper NounPronoun Options
1. DavidA. They
2. ParisB. He
3. The AmazonC. It
4. EmilyD. She
5. The BeatlesE. Them

Question 7: Fill in the blanks with appropriate proper nouns from the word bank.

Word Bank:
Sydney, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, Shakespeare, Amazon River

  1. __________________________ is known for his plays like “Romeo and Juliet.”
  2. The __________________________ is the longest river in South America.
  3. __________________________ created the famous theme park in California.
  4. __________________________ is often associated with the theory of relativity.
  5. __________________________ is a beautiful city in Australia.

Question 8: Determine whether the statements below are true or false regarding proper nouns. Write “T” for True and “F” for False.

  1. A proper noun always begins with a lowercase letter. _____
  2. Proper nouns can refer to specific people, places, or organizations. _____
  3. “City” is a proper noun when referring to “New York City.” _____
  4. Possessive forms of proper nouns always require an apostrophe. _____
  5. “Eiffel Tower” is an example of a common noun. _____

Question 9: Sort the following proper nouns into the correct categories: People, Places, and Organizations.

  1. NASA
  2. Albert Einstein
  3. Paris
  4. Harvard University
  5. Queen Elizabeth II
  6. Mount Kilimanjaro
  7. Microsoft
  8. Shakespeare

Question 10: Rewrite the following sentences, correcting the capitalization of the proper nouns.

  1. last summer, I visited the eiffel tower in paris.
  2. my favorite movie is the lord of the rings.
  3. we celebrated independence day on july fourth.
  4. my sister studies at harvard university.
  5. I want to travel to japan and see mount fuji.
  6. the great barrier reef is in australia.
  7. shakespeare wrote many famous plays.
  8. I love eating italian food from rome.
  9. my dog’s name is max, and my cat’s name is bella.
  10. we are going to the grand canyon next week.

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