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1st Grade Common and Proper Nouns worksheets

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Common and Proper Nouns

Grade 1 Grammar Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the proper noun in each sentence.

  1. Lena packs a lunch.

    • packs
    • lunch
    • a
    • Lena
  2. On Monday, we pick apples.

    • we
    • On
    • Monday
    • apples
  3. Scout chased the ball quickly.

    • quickly
    • Scout
    • ball
    • chased
  4. We swim in the pool on Tuesday.

    • swim
    • pool
    • Tuesday
    • We
  5. Noah feeds the ducks.

    • the
    • ducks
    • feeds
    • Noah
  6. Friday is a sunny day.

    • day
    • is
    • a
    • Friday
  7. Mittens naps on the soft rug.

    • soft
    • Mittens
    • rug
    • naps
  8. Kai found a shiny shell.

    • shiny
    • Kai
    • shell
    • found
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1st Grade Common and Proper Nouns worksheet 1 – printable PDF
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About this worksheet

A common noun names any person, place, animal or thing, such as girl, dog or hat. A proper noun is the special name of one of them, such as Maya, Rex or Monday, and it starts with a capital letter. Telling them apart is the first step to knowing when a capital letter is needed. On this grade 1 worksheet each line is a short sentence with exactly one proper noun and one common noun, and your child circles one word from a row of words in the sentence.

Odd-numbered versions ask for the proper noun and even-numbered versions ask for the common noun, so each sheet asks one question from top to bottom. Ask your child: is it the special name of one?

What your child will learn

  • Tell a proper noun from a common noun
  • Know that a proper noun is the special name of one
  • Spot names of people, pets and days
  • Find the noun in a short sentence

Common Core standard: L.1.1.B

Worked example

Maya has a red hat. Maya is the special name of one girl, so it is a proper noun. Hat is a general name, so it is a common noun.

Common mistake

Choosing the first noun in the sentence, or thinking a day of the week is a common noun.

Helpful hint

Ask: is it the special name of one person, pet or day, or a name for any one?

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with common and proper nouns?

Choosing the first noun in the sentence, or thinking a day of the week is a common noun.

How can I help my child with common and proper nouns?

Ask: is it the special name of one person, pet or day, or a name for any one?

Are these 1st grade grammar worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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