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Proper Noun
Proper Noun: As we know Nouns are parts of speech that are used to describe the name of a person, thing, idea, place, quality of a person, etc. Nouns are mainly classified into two types- Common nouns and Proper nouns. A common noun is a collective name for a class or collection of objects, including people, places, and things. A Proper noun is a class of Nouns that are used to express a particular name of a person, place, thing, etc. Some examples of the proper nouns are The Sun, Jaipur, Cat, etc. In this topic, we will go through a detailed explanation of proper nouns with Examples.
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Proper Noun Definition
A proper Noun is a naming word that is used to refer to Particular names of person, place, thing, city, institution, etc (one’s name). Proper Nouns are usually not modified by articles a /an. But Proper Nouns always begin with a capital letter. For Example, London, The Tajmahal, and Jaipur.
For Example, ‘Kolkata ‘ is the name of India’s city. So, Kolkata is a proper noun that denotes a particular name of a city. Kolkata is known as the city of joy.
‘The Tajmahal ‘ is a particular name for a palace. Hence Tajmahal is a proper noun.
The Tajmahal is located on the banks of Jamuna. Here also Jamuna is a proper noun aa Jamuna is a river.
Proper Nouns Examples
As we learn earlier proper Noun used to describe particular names of person, place, thing, city, institution, etc (one’s own name). Some examples of pronouns are pointed out below.
Proper Nouns Examples
Now Let’s see how a proper noun is used in sentences with examples
1. I lived in Mumbai
2. Rohit is my childhood friend
3. He bought a Laptop from Flipkart.
4. She used to read The Hindu Newspaper regularly.
5. Kolkata is known as the City of joy
6. Rajasthan is the largest state in India.
7. I completed my graduation last July
8. Jaipur is known as the pink city of India.
9. The Statue of Unity is the tallest Statue in the world
10. Droupadi Murmu is the newly elected President of India.
30 proper noun examples used in sentences:
- Sarah went to Paris for her vacation.
- The Eiffel Tower in France is an iconic landmark.
- Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
- The Beatles revolutionized the music industry with their innovative sound.
- Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
- The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Jane Austen is known for her classic novel “Pride and Prejudice.”
- The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is displayed in the Louvre Museum.
- NASA launched the Mars rover to explore the red planet.
- The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy in the United States.
- The Taj Mahal in India is a stunning mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
- The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.
- The Sydney Opera House is an architectural masterpiece in Australia.
- Mozart composed numerous symphonies and operas during his lifetime.
- The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, captivated readers worldwide.
- The Amazon River is the largest river in South America.
- The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is an ancient amphitheater.
- Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity.
- The Smithsonian Institution is a renowned museum complex in Washington, D.C.
- Nelson Mandela played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa.
- The Ganges River is considered sacred by millions of people in India.
- The Sistine Chapel, located in Vatican City, showcases magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo.
- The Louvre Museum houses the famous painting “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.
- The United Nations is an international organization dedicated to promoting peace and cooperation.
- Shakespeare’s plays, such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet,” are considered timeless classics.
- The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is home to a vast collection of artworks.
- Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity, revolutionizing our understanding of physics.
- The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, stretching across northern Africa.
- The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic landmark in Australia, connecting Sydney’s central business district with the North Shore.
These sentences provide examples of proper nouns ranging from famous individuals, landmarks, books, rivers, organizations, and more.
Proper Noun- Capitalization Rules in Sentences
As you know earlier while using a proper noun, it should always be written in capital letters in a sentence. When. we are speaking what matters only your tone, figures of speech, and word pronunciation. But when we are writing the capitalization rule is the most important thing to remember when writing. Not all nouns require capitalization. Proper nouns are typically capitalized. Additionally, the first letter of each keyword in a proper noun that has two or more components must be capitalized. People occasionally use capital letters solely to emphasize what they are saying. There are some fields where the capitalization rule is used.
• When expressing certain particular relationships, such as the one between a parent and child, the initial letter should always be capitalized.
• To communicate Direction. We capitalize words like South, East, West, and North.
• while specifying a particular month and date.
such as Independence Day and Republic Day.
• By utilizing the title of the position and the profession in a sentence, such as “The Prime Minister,” “The Audit General,” or “The Chief Minister,” etc.
Proper Noun and Common Noun – The Difference
We know that Nouns are mainly classified into two types- Common nouns and Proper nouns. This is a very common question. What is the difference between proper nouns and common Nouns? Before We learn about the difference we must know about the definition of both Proper nouns and common Nouns. A proper noun is a class of Nouns that are used to express a particular name of a person, place, things, etc. which are only one, there is no same type of produce exist For example The Rashtrapati Bhavan, The Parlament House, The Earth, Mumbai, etc. From the definitions and examples, it is very easy to identify the differences between them. The main difference between Proper nouns and Common nouns is Proper Noun used to denote a particular name of a Person, place, thing, etc, whereas Common Noun use to express very generic natural things which we easily find the same copy. For example, a House, a Class, a bike, etc.
Common Noun and Proper Noun Examples List
Here is a list of examples of both Common nouns and proper nouns.
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