English II

Learning Assessment Activities

Grade II Q1, Week 3
Name:____________________________________Grade/Section:______________
School:___________________________________ Date:_______________________

I. Learning Competencies
Differentiating Common Nouns from Proper Nouns (EN2PA-Ia-c-1.1)

II. Background Information

Nouns are names of persons, places, things, animals or events. They may be classified as
common or proper.

Common nouns are common names of persons, places, things, animals or events. They start
with a small letter (unless they begin a sentence).
Examples are trees, cars, shoes, fruits and mountain.

Proper nouns are specific names of persons, places, things, animals or events. They always
start with a capital letter.

Examples are Jean, Johannes, Lolo Ando, Mango Tree, Mr. Manaloto, Mrs. Manaloto and
Clark Picnic Grounds

Assessment:
Direction: Write C if the underlined word is a common noun and P if it is a proper noun.
Write your answers on the blank.

_____ 1. I love to eat fruits.

_____ 2. We live in Siayan.
_____ 3. Josecor Gepolongca is our mayor.
_____ 4. My grandparents love to read newspapers.
_____ 5. Johanna is an obedient child.
Answer key

1. C
2. P
3. P
4.C
5. P