For each proper noun, write a matching common noun. for each common noun, write a proper noun. (for example, the empire state building : skyscraper) 1. abraham lincoln 2. automobile 3. book 4. state 5. meryl streep 6. charles dickens 7. movie

Common nouns name all persons, places, things or animals in a general way and they are not to be capitalized unless they begin a sentence or it's part of a title. Examples of this type of nouns are castle, diamond, mint, finger, animal, person, thing.

As for proper nouns, they name a particular person, place, or thing within a general class and they always begin with a capital letter. Some examples are Robinson, Oxford, London, Peru.

1. Abraham Lincoln - president

Abraham Lincoln is a proper noun that names a particular person, while president is a common noun that names a person in general.

2. automobile - Totoya

Automobile is a common noun because it names a type of vehicle in general, while Toyota is a proper noun because it names a particular type or brand of vehicle.

3. book - To Kill a Mockingbird

Book is a common noun because it names books in general, while To Kill a Mockingbird is a proper noun because it names a particular book.

4. state - Alabama

State is a common noun because it names states in general, while Alabama is a proper noun because it names a particular or specific state.

5. Meryl Streep - actress

Meryl Streep is a proper noun that names a particular person, while actress is a common noun because it names any person working as an actress.

6.Charles Dickens - writer

Charles Dickens is a proper noun because it names a particular person, while writer is a common noun because it names any person that makes a living with writing or that does it constantly.

7. movie - Toy Story

Movie is a common noun because it names a recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen in general, while Toy Story is a proper noun because it names a particular movie.