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Read the paragraph below and write all the nouns. Then classify each noun as common or proper. Anjali and her brother Rahul visited the historic city of Jaipur. They saw the magnificent Hawa Mahal and tasted delicious Jalebi at the famous market.

hard 5 marks Class 3 · English · English Grammar - Naming Words
Answer
Anjali (proper), brother (common), Rahul (proper), city (common), Jaipur (proper), Hawa Mahal (proper), Jalebi (common), market (common)

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read the paragraph sentence by sentence.
  2. Identify every word that names a person, place, or thing – these are the nouns.
  3. List the nouns in the order they appear.
  4. Classify each noun: if it is a name of a specific person or place, label as proper; otherwise, label as common.
  5. Ensure no verbs or adjectives are mistakenly included.
  6. Final list with classifications.
  7. Answer: Anjali (proper), brother (common), Rahul (proper), city (common), Jaipur (proper), Hawa Mahal (proper), Jalebi (common), market (common).
Common mistake: Leaving out or misclassifying a noun

Concept tested: Classifying nouns as common or proper

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