A noun names a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. A proper noun is used to name specific persons, places, or things. Always begin a proper noun with a capital letter.
Here are some proper nouns that name people: Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa. Aunt Helen, Uncle Sam, Bobby, Susan, Jim, Brian, Sarah.
A noun that names a specific person is called a proper noun. Always begin a proper noun with a capital letter.
It’s your turn. Find the word in this sentence that is a proper noun and should be capitalized. My friend mary is visiting me this week. Did you figure it out? Good for you!