Write a common noun for each of these proper nouns:
1. Haryana ______ state
2. The Kaveri ______
3. The Hawa Mahal ______
4. April ______
5. The Geetanjali ______
6. English ______
7. Anubhuti ______
8. Amul ______
9. Europe ______
10. Russia ______
11. Suzuki ______
12. Diwali ______
13. Times of India ______
14. M.K. Gandhi ______
15. Rajdhani Express ______
16. Sunday ______
Answer (2)
Proper nouns are specific names (like 'Haryana' or 'Diwali'), while common nouns are general terms (like 'state' or 'festival'). Each proper noun listed has a corresponding common noun that indicates its category. Understanding this distinction is essential for using nouns accurately in English.
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A common noun is a word that is used to name general items rather than specific ones. For example, the word 'city' is a common noun, while 'New York' is a proper noun. Below are the common nouns that correspond to each proper noun provided in the question:
Haryana - state
The Kaveri - river
The Hawa Mahal - palace
April - month
The Geetanjali - book
English - language
Anubhuti - person
Amul - brand
Europe - continent
Russia - country
Suzuki - car
Diwali - festival
Times of India - newspaper
M.K. Gandhi - leader
Rajdhani Express - train
Sunday - day
This task helps in identifying the common categories that specific items, places, or people belong to and is crucial for building a strong vocabulary. Proper nouns are always capitalized, while common nouns are not unless they start a sentence.
