Multiple Choice Questions
Proper Noun
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Total 39 questions available
Q. 1
Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
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planetB
foodC
dogD
JupiterClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
True or False: Proper nouns can be preceded by "a" or "an."
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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TokyoB
fruitC
cityD
tableClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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EverestB
mountainC
computerD
chairClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
True or False: Names of holidays and festivals are always proper nouns.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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chairB
foodC
mountainD
KilimanjaroClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
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planetB
deskC
mountainD
Mount EverestClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Proper nouns are often used to refer to:
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abstract concepts.B
general ideas.C
specific, unique entities.D
common objects.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
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mountainB
chairC
bookD
Eiffel TowerClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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treeB
animalC
riverD
AmazonClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
True or False: All words in a proper noun must be capitalized.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What do proper nouns help us do in communication?
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Describe general concepts.B
Categorize common objects.C
Distinguish between specific individuals, places, or things.D
Create abstract ideas.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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carB
fruitC
planetD
VenusClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
Which of the following should NOT be capitalized as a proper noun?
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The name of a planet, like "Mars."B
Days of the week, like "Tuesday."C
Nationalities, like "French."D
The names of specific mountains, like "Mount Fuji."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Which of the following is a best practice when using abbreviations in proper nouns?
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Capitalize all letters in an abbreviation.B
Never use abbreviations in proper nouns.C
Always use abbreviations to save space in writing.D
Avoid using abbreviations unless they are widely accepted and understood.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
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countryB
tableC
chairD
Taj MahalClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
When should you capitalize the names of seasons in proper nouns?
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Capitalize seasons only if they are part of a title or proper noun, such as "Summer Olympics."B
Capitalize seasons when they refer to the time of year in a sentence.C
Never capitalize seasons.D
Always capitalize seasons, such as "fall" and "winter."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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PacificB
grassC
animalD
oceanClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
Which of the following should be capitalized as a proper noun?
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The name of a specific mountain, like "Mount Everest."B
The name of a season, like "summer."C
The name of a country, like "france."D
The name of a common animal, like "lion."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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colorB
fishC
planetD
NeptuneClick an option to check your answer
Q. 21
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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birdB
islandC
treeD
RobinClick an option to check your answer
Q. 22
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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John SmithB
teacherC
countryD
professionClick an option to check your answer
Q. 23
When referring to family relationships in proper nouns (e.g., "Uncle Joe"), what should you do?
A
Capitalize both words if it's a formal title.B
Always capitalize both words.C
Always capitalize the first word and lowercase the second word.D
Capitalize the second word when using a specific family member's name.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 24
True or False: Proper nouns should be used sparingly in writing.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 25
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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dogB
countryC
planetD
MarsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 26
What is the common characteristic of proper nouns?
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Always underlined or italicized.B
Always ending with a vowel.C
Always written in lowercase letters.D
Always capitalized.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 27
Which of the following is a common mistake in capitalizing proper nouns?
A
Capitalizing common nouns.B
Capitalizing pronouns.C
Capitalizing the first letter of every word in a title.D
Capitalizing verbs.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 28
What do proper nouns help us do?
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Describe emotions.B
Categorize common objects.C
Identify general concepts.D
Distinguish between specific individuals, places, or things.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 29
True or False: It is acceptable to create new proper nouns by capitalizing any word you choose.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 30
Which of the following is a common mistake when capitalizing proper nouns?
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Not capitalizing the first letter of a sentence.B
Capitalizing common adjectives.C
Capitalizing generic terms.D
Using uppercase and lowercase letters inconsistently.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 31
Proper nouns are always written with :
A
bold font.B
italics.C
lowercase letters.D
capital letters.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 32
True or False: Names of streets and highways are always proper nouns.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 33
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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teacherB
carC
bookD
New York CityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 34
What is a proper noun?
A
A name for emotions and feelings.B
A general name for a person, place, or thing.C
A specific name for a person, place, or thing.D
A name for common objects.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 35
Names of specific brands and products are always proper nouns.
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TrueB
FalseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 36
What should you do if a proper noun contains a hyphen?
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Capitalize both parts of the hyphenated word.B
It depends on the specific style guide you follow.C
Capitalize only the first part of the hyphenated word.D
Do not capitalize any part of the hyphenated word.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 37
What should you do when using proper nouns that include articles (e.g., "The United States")?
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Capitalize the article only if it's the first word of the proper noun.B
Capitalize the article only if it's a definite article (e.g., "The").C
Always capitalize the article.D
Always lowercase the article.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 38
Which of the following is a proper noun?
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FranceB
countryC
seasonD
flowerClick an option to check your answer
Q. 39
Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
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SaturnB
EarthC
planetD
moonClick an option to check your answer
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