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ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

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Card 1Nouns

What is a noun?

Answer

A noun is a naming word. It is used to name a person, animal, place, or thing. For example: girl, dog, school, book.

Card 2Common Nouns

What is a common noun?

Answer

A common noun is a general name for a person, animal, place, or thing. It does not name a specific one. For example: city, teacher, river, car.

Card 3Proper Nouns

What is a proper noun?

Answer

A proper noun is a special name for a specific person, animal, place, or thing. It always begins with a capital letter. For example: Delhi, Rohan, Ganga, Christmas.

Card 4Common Nouns

Give 3 examples of common nouns.

Answer

Examples of common nouns are: dog, school, book. These are general names and can refer to any dog, school, or book.

Card 5Proper Nouns

Give 3 examples of proper nouns.

Answer

Examples of proper nouns are: Tiger (pet's name), Mumbai, Independence Day. These are specific names and always start with a capital letter.

Card 6Proper Nouns

Why do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

Answer

Proper nouns start with a capital letter because they are special names for specific people, places, or things. This helps us know it is a unique name. For example: 'Ravi' not 'ravi'.

Card 7Common Nouns

Is 'teacher' a common noun or a proper noun?

Answer

'Teacher' is a common noun because it is a general name for any person who teaches. It does not refer to a specific teacher.

Card 8Proper Nouns

Is 'Mount Everest' a common or proper noun?

Answer

'Mount Everest' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a particular mountain. It starts with capital letters and names one unique place.

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