Froggy Jumps Noun Knowledge QuizOnline version Test your understanding of common and proper nouns with this fun quiz! by Maridalia Shedrack 1 What is a common noun? a A type of verb. b A general name for a person, place, or thing. c A specific name of a person or place. 2 Which of the following is a proper noun? a town b New York City c city 3 Which of these is a common noun? a Rover b dog c Fido 4 What do proper nouns always begin with? a A capital letter. b A number. c A lowercase letter. 5 Which sentence contains a common noun? a Paris is beautiful. b Alice is reading. c The cat is sleeping. 6 Which of the following is NOT a proper noun? a Harvard b school c Eiffel Tower 7 What is the difference between common and proper nouns? a Proper nouns are always plural. b Common nouns are general; proper nouns are specific. c They are the same. 8 Which of these is a proper noun? a hill b mountain c Mount Everest 9 Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave homework.' a homework b teacher c gave 10 Which of these is a common noun? a Tokyo b city c London