Nouns (Proper) Error Correction Worksheet
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors related to proper nouns in GCSE English.
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Nouns (Proper) Error Correction Worksheet
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Understanding Proper Nouns
Last Summer, I visited london, and I saw The eiffel Tower. My friend from Manchester recommended that I try Fish and chips in their city. During the trip, I also attended a concert at the Royal Albert Hall and met some interesting people from newcastle and Birmingham. It was an unforgettable experience that taught me a lot about British culture.
1.
Identify and correct all errors related to proper nouns in the passage above. Write the corrected sentences below.
2.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses proper nouns?
[1 mark]Aa) I visited Paris last summer and saw the Eiffel Tower.
Bb) I visited paris last summer and saw the eiffel tower.
Cc) I visited Paris last Summer and saw the Eiffel Tower.
Dd) I visited Paris last summer and Saw the Eiffel Tower.
B
Editing Sentences with Proper Noun Errors
1. My sister studies at cambridge university.
2. We went to the natural history museum in london.
3. The queen visited edinburgh last year.
4. I bought a souvenir from the statue of liberty.
5. The great wall of china is visible from space.
1.
Rewrite sentences 1-3 with correct proper noun usage.
2.
Identify the errors in sentences 4 and 5 and provide the correct versions.
[2 marks]C
Creative Correction Exercise
Create a short paragraph about a trip you have taken, making sure to correctly capitalise all proper nouns. Use at least five proper nouns in your paragraph.
1.
Write a creative paragraph about a trip, ensuring correct use of proper nouns.
D
Error Spotting in Proper Nouns
1. last year, I visited the british museum and saw the the Rosetta stone.
2. my friend lives in oxford and works at the university.
3. we saw the statue of liberty during our trip to new york.
4. she is learning french at the alliance francaise in paris.
5. the queen of england is the head of state.
1.
Identify the errors in proper noun usage in each sentence and correct them.
[4 marks]E
Application of Proper Nouns
1. The capital of __ is London.
2. __ is famous for its pizza and pasta.
3. __ is known for its skyscrapers and shopping districts.
4. The __ is a popular tourist attraction in Egypt.
5. __ writes the Harry Potter series.
1.
Write the correct proper nouns to complete each sentence.
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