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Which of the following words is a proper noun?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 4 · English · English Grammar - Nouns
  1. city
  2. Delhi
  3. teacher
  4. book
Answer
Delhi

The correct answer is Delhi — Conclude that 'Delhi' is the proper noun.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Define a proper noun – a specific name of a person, place or thing that is capitalised.
  2. Check each word: 'city' is common, 'Delhi' is a city name, 'teacher' and 'book' are common.
  3. Conclude that 'Delhi' is the proper noun.
Common mistake: Confusing common nouns with proper nouns

Concept tested: Proper noun identification

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