Ask your own question, for FREE!
English 23 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please help ASAP! Which words in this sentence are common nouns? The plane that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic is in the museum. Choose all answers that are correct. A. Atlantic B. across C. Lindbergh D. plane E. museum

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Any idea?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I was thinking A and C, but i'm not quite sure...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know the difference between a proper noun and common noun?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Proper nouns are usually capitalized. The are names. Example: McDonald's, Beatriz, etc.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Common nouns are general names of people,places, and things I think. A proper noun always begins a popular letter, again I'm not quite sure..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, based on the definitions of the two, which words are common nouns? :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hmm... maybe D and E?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, the common nouns are D and E. :) Why not B?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because B is an action I think?

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!