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Common and Proper Nouns Worksheet
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Common noun: general person, place, or thing (Ex: city).
Proper noun: Specific person, place, or thing (Ex: Chicago).

Part A
Directions: Turn the common nouns listed below into proper nouns.

Common 	
Proper Noun	

1. athlete

3. city

5. coach

7. drink

9. mascot	

___LeBron James______

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	Common 	
Proper Noun	

2. team

4. state

6. college

8. candy

10. player	

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Part B
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences and CAPITALIZE the proper nouns.

11. I am a chicago bears fan.

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12. We saw them play at soldier field.

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13. They lost to the green bay packers.

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