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ENGLISH
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Recognizing Common and Proper
Nouns in Simple Sentences
English – Grade 2
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 –Module 3: Recognizing Common and Proper Nouns in Simple Sentences
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Recognizing Common and Proper
Nouns in Simple Sentences
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English 2 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Recognizing Common and Proper Nouns in Simple Sentences.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints
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In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in
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Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master Recognizing Common and Proper Nouns in Simple Sentences. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order
in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are
now using.

The module is complete in parts ranging from discussions, illustrations,

activities and assessments.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the Nouns;

2. give examples of Common and Proper Nouns;

3. distinguish Common from Proper Nouns; and

4. use the Common and Proper Nouns in

writing simple sentences.

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How to Learn from this Module
To achieve the objectives of this module, you are to do the following:
- Take time reading the lessons carefully.
- Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises
diligently.
- Answer all given tests and exercises.

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correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
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the current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

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 This section provides a brief discussion of the
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What is It
understand new concepts and skills.

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answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

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Additional
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
Activities
the lesson learned.

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module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
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 What I know

Identification. Copy the sentences in your activity notebook and

underline the common noun and encircle the proper noun.
1.
My grandmother’s name is Sarah.

2.
She picks a Gumamela flower.

3. She is writing using a Moful pencil.

4. The name of my dog is Tomi.

He goes to Dahilayan Park.

5.

What’s In

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 The teacher reviews the past lesson on recalling the naming words
of persons, places, things,animals or events to measure pupils’
background about the Noun.

Notes to the Teacher

Dear teachers, please remind the pupils to follow the
instructions/directions given in every activity and inform them
to use their activity notebook in writing their own answers.

Let us review the past lesson on naming words of persons,

places, things,animals or events. Let us see if how far can you
remember your lessons.
Write a check mark (✓) if the word is a noun and cross mark
(x) if it is not.

1. bag ___________
2. dance ___________

3. pig ___________

4. eat __________

5. girl __________

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 What’s New

Read the story.

Rina’s Favorite Pet

By: Sarah Gan Cabeguin

There was a girl named Rina. She lived in the province

of Camiguin. During her birthday, she received a gift from her
Uncle Ramon. When she opened it, she smiled and was happy
because it was her favorite pet. She called it Hachi. Her pet ate
Binto Biscuit and drunk Pandan Milk. She bathed with a Papaya
Soap and Citric Shampoo. They played in Mambajao Plaza. At
night, Hachi slept under Rina’s bed. She loved very much her
puppy.

Let us check your comprehension about the story.

Questions to answer and discuss
1. Who was the girl in the story?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

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 _____________________________________________________

2. In what province did Rina live ?

______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

3. In what occasion did her uncle give a gift?

______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

4. What was the name of her puppy?

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

5. What kind of biscuit did Hachi eat?

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

What is it

Let us recall some of the words in the story.

Citric Shampoo Pandan Milk

Binto Biscuit Mambajao Plaza

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Hatchi the dog Papaya Soap

The General Name of a person, place or a thing is a

Common Noun.

Example: He is a magician.
In the sentence we are talking about the magician.
Magician is the general name for the person.

Another Example: He lived in the city.

In this sentence we are talking about the place. City is the
general name for the place.

Common Nouns are not capitalized unless they begin in a

sentence or is a title.

On the other hand, specific names of people, months,

places, organizations and etc. are called Proper Nouns.

Example: John, the magician, entertains people.

We are talking about a magician named John who is a

person.

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 Another Example: They lived in Marikoda City.
In this sentence we are talking about Marikuda, a city.
Marikuda is the specific name of the city.

All Proper Nouns begin with a Capital Letter.

What’s More

Guided Activity 1
Let us practice what we have learned.
Copy this activity in your notebook.
Give the specific name of the words in the first column. You can
find your answers from the story read.
Write them in the Proper Noun Column on the table provided
below.

Common Noun Proper Noun

Example : puppy Hachi

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 1. shampoo
2. soap
3. milk
4. uncle
5.plaza

Assessment 1

Identifying Proper Nouns.

Write the proper nouns of each of the following common
nouns. Choose your answer on the words provided inside the cloud.

Tiktak Happy Mall

Mang Lito English Language

Mambajao Public Market

1. father ___________________

2. market ___________________

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 3. mall ___________________
4. book ___________________
5. shoes ___________________

Guided Activity 2

Let us practice what you have learned about proper nouns.

Read each of the following sentences and write the proper noun
in each sentence in your activity notebook correctly.
1. It’s New year’s day. The first month of the year is January.
_____________
2. Sampaguita is our National flower. ________________
3. The last day of school in a week is Friday. _________
4. Our principal is Mr. Antonio D. Saab. ______________
5. Lourdes is my sister. ___________________

Assessment 2
Correct Usage of Capitalization.

There is a problem with the capitalization of the Proper Nouns

below. Let us correct it by writing and changing some small letters to
a capital letters.

Write your answer in your activity notebook.

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 1. Ms. analyn Antenero
2. camiguin general hospital
3. dr. higinio lactao
4. mambajao central school
5. mahogany tree
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________

Independent Activity 1

Let us try out a new skill and test your knowledge.

Read the sentences carefully. Write PN if the underlined word

or words is a proper noun. Write CN if the underlined word or words
is a common noun.

Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. I have a new t-shirt.

2. My teacher is Mrs. Abian.

3. My sister is in Cagayan de Oro City.

4. The girls are in the park.

5. My cousin has a doll.

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Assessment 1

Identifying proper and common nouns. Read the sentences

carefully. Identify the underlined word or words by
writing PN if it is proper noun and CN for common noun.

Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. We have many Coconut trees.

2. I give Rose flowers for my teacher.

3. I go to San Nicolas De Tolentino Church.

4. She has an Annie biscuit.

5. My kitten’s name is Kippy.

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Independent Activity 2
Read sentences below. Identify the nouns in each sentence to
whether it is a Common or a Proper Noun. Copy the table below in
your activity notebook and write your answer.

1. She loves her cat, Muningning.

2. Our president is Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte.

3. I bought a Samsan cellphone.

4. My cousin Roxan is beautiful.

5. We went to the town of Catarman.

Common Noun Proper Noun

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Assessment 2
Identifying Common or Proper Nouns.
Identify the Common and Proper Nouns in the sentences
below. Box the Common Noun and underline the Proper Noun.

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 Copy the sentences and answer it in your activity notebook.

1. My favorite flower is Lily.

2. Soda Swimming Pool is a nice place

to stay in with your family.

3. She drinks Coco milk.

Coco

4.
My favorite fruit is avocado.

5. Our dog Blackie eats food.

What I have Learned

1. Noun is a name of a place, things, persons, animals and events.

2. Common Noun is a common or general name of persons, places, things,

animals and events.

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 3. The beginning letter of the common noun should be written in a small
letter.

4. Proper noun is a specific name of persons, places, things animals and

events.

5. The beginning letter of a Proper Noun should be written in a capital letter.

6. Using the common and proper nouns in writing

simple sentences.

What I can do

This activity makes learners use new skill in new task.

Completion Type. Fill in the blanks with the correct common or

proper noun. Choose your answer inside
the box provided below.

I am a girl. My name is (1.)________.

I like my (2.)__________, Pandan Elementary School.

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My (3.)_____________is Mrs. Sarah G. Cabeguin.

My favorite subject is 4.)__________. My _________

Ana will go with me in going to school.

mother school English

teacher Cara
Assessment

Encircle the proper noun and underline the

common noun in each sentence.
1. My father is Rico.
2. Mambajao Central School is a big school.
3. My favorite vegetable is Squash.
4. I feed our dog, Whitie.
5. My bestfriend is Bella.

Additional Activities

Give the proper noun of the following common nouns and use
each proper noun to make a simple sentence.
Example:

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school - Catarman Central School
Catarman Central School is safe and clean.
1. father ____________________________________
2. cousin ______________________________________
3. cat _____________________________________
4. city _____________________________________
5. hospital ______________________________________

Answer Key

What I Know

1. My grandmother’s name is .

2. She picks a flower.

3. She is writing using pencil.

4. The name of my dog is .

Dahilayan
5. He goes to park.
Tomi

What’s In What’s New

Mongol
1. / 1. Rina
2. x 2. Camiguin
Gumamela
3. / 3. birthday
4. x Sarah 4. Hachi
5. / 15 5. Binto
 What’s More

Guided Activity 1 Assessment 2

1. Citric 1. Ms. Analyn Antenero

2. Papaya 2. Camiguin General Hospital
3. Pandan 3. Dr. Higinio Lactao
4. Ramon 4. Mambajao Central School
5. Mambajao 5. Mahogany Tree

Assessment 1 Independent Activity 1

1. Mang Lito 1. CN
2. Mambajao Public Market 2. PN
3. Happy Mall 3. PN
4. English Language 4. CN
5. Tiktak 5. CN

Guided Activity 2 Assessment 1

1. January 1. CN
2. Sampaguita 2. CN
3. Friday 3. PN
4. Mr. Antonio D. Saab 4. PN
5. Lourdes 5. PN
Independent Activity 2
Common Noun Proper Noun
1.cat Muningning
2. president Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte
3. cellphone Samsan
4. cousin Roxan
5.town Catarman

Assessment 2
Common Noun Proper Noun
Bella
1. My favorite is Lily.

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2. Soda Swimming Pool is a nice .
3. She drink Coco .
 Whitie
Squash

MambajaoMambajao
Central School
Central School

Rico

dog

fruit

milk

pool
flower

References

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Book

Forter, Aurora., et. al.(2002). English Expressways.

Philippines: Phoenix Publishing House Inc.

Pado, Felicita E., et.al. (2013). Let’s Begin Reading in

English 2, Philippines: Department of Education,

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