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Proper Nouns

What are proper nouns?

A proper noun is a specific name of a place , a person, or a thing. The first letter of a proper noun is always represented by a capital letter.

Proper Nouns in English

1.Name of the Month and Day

January, February, April etc.

2. Names of Company's

Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, etc.

3. Names of People

John, Mary, Bill, Mr. Brown, Mr. Lee, Mr. Tom Jones

4. Names of Places

Greentown Hospital, Town House Hotel, City Park etc.

5. Titles of People

Dr. Kenny White, President Jimmy Ayusso, Ms. Miri Thomas etc.

6. Names's of Books, Newspapers, Plays etc.

The New York Times, War and Peace, Midnight Summer Dream