People
* Specific People: Abraham Lincoln, Beyoncé, Albert Einstein, Queen Elizabeth II
* Titles: President Biden, Dr. Smith, Professor Jones,
* Fictional Characters: Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Luke Skywalker,
Places
* Countries: United States, Brazil, China,
* Cities: New York City, Paris, Tokyo,
* States: California, Texas, Florida,
* Continents: Europe, Asia, Africa,
* Landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Statue of Liberty,
* Organizations: United Nations, NASA, Google,
Things
* Brands: Apple, Nike, Ford,
* Books: "The Great Gatsby," "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," "To Kill a Mockingbird"
* Movies: "The Lord of the Rings," "Titanic," "Star Wars"
* Events: Super Bowl, Olympics, World Cup,
* Holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving,
Key Points to Remember:
* Capitalization: Proper nouns are always capitalized (even if they're part of a title).
* Specificity: They refer to unique and individual entities.
* Common vs. Proper: Compare "a river" (common noun) to "the Nile River" (proper noun).
* Avoid Redundancy: "I went to New York City" is correct; "I went to the city of New York" is unnecessary.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore the use of proper nouns in specific contexts!