Proper Noun

What is a Proper Noun?

Word which is used to specify the name of people, places, objects or animals is known as a proper noun. It is always capitalised in English as it is specialised and unique. For example, Bella, London, Earth, etc. 

Examples of Proper Noun

Place

Animal

Person

Thing

Examples of Proper Noun in Sentences

1. John and Mary visited the Eiffel Tower during their trip to Paris.
2. Apple Inc. announced the launch of their latest iPhone model at the annual tech conference.
3. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, located in the Himalayas.
4. The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction.
5. Shakespeare wrote many famous plays, including "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet."
6. The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom, stands proudly in New York Harbor.
7. The Louvre Museum in France houses the famous painting, Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci.
8. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and a bustling metropolis with a rich cultural heritage.
9. The Amazon River is the second-longest river in the world, flowing through South America.
10. The Sydney Opera House is an iconic architectural marvel located in Australia.

When to Use Proper Noun?

1. When we have to refer to specific individuals like the names of celebrities, historical figures or citizens. For example, 'Shane is a great cricketer.'
2. Proper noun are used to name specific locations such as names of countries, continents, states or cities. For example, 'I have visited Thailand.'
3. To refer to a specific named animal or character, especially in movies, stories or books we use proper noun. For example, Sebastian is a crab from the movie 'The Little Mermaid.'
4. We use proper noun for specific named books, brands or movies. For example, 'I bought a PlayStation.'

Common Mistakes with Proper Noun

While using proper noun, students frequently make the following mistakes:

1. Students often forget to capitalise the first letter of proper noun. According to proper noun definition, they are unique and special, it is important to always capitalise them even when they appear in the middle of sentences. For example, Students often write 'My favourite singer is taylor swift' instead of writing 'My favourite singer is Taylor Swift'
2. Since proper noun can be unfamiliar, students often misspell them when they do not know the correct spelling. For example, Students may write 'I live in Newzealand' instead of 'I live in New Zealand

How to Identify Proper Noun in a Sentence?

1. The most effective way to identify proper noun in a sentence is to look for words that begin with a capital letter. 
2. To identify proper noun, ask yourself who or what the word is talking about in the sentence's context. 
3. Look for any specific name of location, thing, individual or an animal.

Difference Between Proper Noun and Common Noun

Proper noun and common noun are two types of nouns in English grammar

Proper Noun

1. A proper noun refers to a specific, unique person, place, thing, or entity.
2. It is always capitalised, regardless of its position in a sentence.
3. Proper noun usually name a particular individual, such as a person's name, a specific geographic location, a brand, or a title.
4. Examples: John, Paris, Coca-Cola, The Eiffel Tower.

Common Noun

1. A common noun refers to a general, non-specific person, place, thing, or concept.
2. It is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence.
3. Common nouns are more general and can apply to any member of a class of people, places, or things.
4. Examples: man, city, soda, tower.