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Capital Letters for Proper Nouns
Names are proper nouns.

Capital Letters for Proper Nouns

Discover how capital letters show special names like rivers, mountains, people, and places so your sentences look neat, clear and grown-up.

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Fascinating Fact:

Use capital letters for rivers and mountains like River Thames, River Severn, Mount Snowdon.

In KS1 English, children learn that proper nouns are special names. We use capital letters for people, places, rivers, mountains, days and more so readers spot these important names quickly.

Key Terms

  • Proper noun: A special name for a person, place, river, mountain, or thing that always starts with a capital letter.
  • Common noun: A general name like girl, river, or city that does not need a capital in the middle of a sentence.
  • Capital letter: A big letter (A, B, C) used at the start of sentences and for all proper nouns.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a proper noun in KS1 English?

A proper noun is a special name that needs a capital letter, such as Mia, London, River Thames, Mount Snowdon, or Tuesday.

When should children use capital letters for names and places?

Children should use capital letters for the first letter of every person’s name, pet’s name, place, river, mountain, day, and month in their writing.

How can I help my child remember proper nouns need capitals?

Remind them that if the word is a special name you could label on a map, door, book cover, or birthday card, it should start with a capital letter.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Countries are also proper nouns. Which of these is the correct way to write this country's name?
united kingdom
United kingdom
united Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has two capital letters because both words are part of this country's name.
2 .
Have a look at this girl. Which word is a proper noun?
Children
Child
Girl
Sarah
There are lots of girls and children but there is only one Sarah, so her name is the proper noun.
3 .
Which one of these sentences is correct?
Eve built a sandcastle whilst on holiday in spain.
Eve built a sandcastle whilst on holiday in Spain.
eve built a sandcastle whilst on holiday in spain.
Eve built a Sandcastle whilst on Holiday in Spain.
Spain is the name of a country and Eve is the girl's name - both are proper nouns.
4 .
This is a hard one - there are lots of proper nouns in these sentences but which one is right?
Katy, Don, Jess and Ross had a great time on the beach in america.
Katy, Don, Jess and ross had a great time on the beach in America
Katy, don, jess and Ross had a great time on the beach in America
Katy, Don, Jess and Ross had a great time on the beach in America.
It doesn't matter how many names there are, every single one must begin with a capital letter.
5 .
All places like cities and countries should begin with a capital letter alongside people's names. Which one of these sentences is correct?
They took a picture of themselves in london.
They took a picture of themselves in London.
Emma and john took a picture of themselves in london.
Emma and John took a picture of themselves in london.
Any time you write a proper noun, whether it's a name of a country or person, it must always begin with a capital letter.
6 .
There are three children in this picture; which sentence contains a proper noun?
Jenny and her brothers enjoyed eating the strawberries.
The children enjoyed eating the strawberries.
The girl and two boys enjoyed eating the strawberries.
They enjoyed eating the strawberries.
The name of a person is a proper noun. Jenny is a proper noun but the word 'brothers' is a noun.
7 .
Which one of these sentences is correct?
Peter, david and Lucy loved playing in the woods.
Peter, David and lucy loved playing in the woods.
peter, david and lucy loved playing in the woods.
Peter, David and Lucy loved playing in the woods.
Whenever you write your name or a friend's name make sure you always begin with a capital letter.
8 .
Which of these is the correct way to write this country's name?
New Zealand
NEw Zealand
new zealand
New zealand
Most countries only have one word but if they do have two words, both should begin with capital letters.
9 .
Have a look at this boy. Which word is a proper noun?
Boy
James
Child
Kid
His name is James and so his name is the proper noun.
10 .
If proper nouns always begin with a capital letter; which of these sentences is correct?
Ben and harry made a mess.
ben and harry made a mess.
Ben and Harry made a mess.
ben and Harry made a mess.
There are two proper nouns in the sentence; both names should begin with a capital letter.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What are nouns?

Author:  Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)
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