A noun is a word that names a person.
A proper noun names a specific person: Mom, Mrs. Jenkins, Dr. Smith.
Proper nouns are always capitalized.
A common noun names a non-specific person: parent, teacher, doctor
Common nouns are not capitalized.
A noun is a word that names a person. The proper noun names a specific person. The common noun names a non-specific person.
It’s your turn. Find the two nouns in this sentence: Mr. Banks is a good coach. Did you find a common noun and a proper noun? Good for you!