W8489PR-Learn from Home Workbook 2
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Proper nouns<br />
Some nouns give people, places or things a special name,<br />
like Peter, Australia and Band-Aid . These are called<br />
proper nouns. They start with a capital letter.<br />
1. Read the story. Underline the proper nouns.<br />
Ben dragged his school bag behind<br />
him as he walked inside.<br />
‘How was your first day with your<br />
new teacher?’ asked his mum, Ruby.<br />
‘Well, Mum, it was ... a very tiring<br />
day’, said Ben, as he ate some Tim<br />
Tams . ‘Mr James used to hunt<br />
crocodiles in Africa, but said he<br />
wanted to try something a bit more<br />
dangerous! So now he’s a teacher!’<br />
‘Sounds like you’re going to have<br />
an interesting year at Brentwood<br />
Primary!’ said Mum.<br />
2. Write the common noun, then two proper nouns for each picture.<br />
(a) ,<br />
(b) ,<br />
Viewing sample<br />
(c) ,<br />
(d) ,<br />
3. List three proper nouns found in your classroom.<br />
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