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1st Grade Common and Proper Nouns worksheets

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Common and Proper Nouns

Grade 1 Grammar Worksheet - Challenge Me

NameDate

Circle the proper noun in each sentence.

1.
Kenji carried a heavy bucket carefully.
- bucket
- Kenji
- carried
- heavy
2.
On Thursday, we visit the library.
- On
- Thursday
- we
- library
3.
Imani wrapped a gift neatly.
- gift
- Imani
- neatly
- wrapped
4.
Ginger curled up near the warm stove.
- stove
- curled
- Ginger
- near
5.
Sunny splashed in the puddle.
- in
- splashed
- Sunny
- puddle
6.
In March, we plant corn.
- In
- corn
- we
- March
7.
Biscuit wags his tail happily.
- tail
- wags
- Biscuit
- happily
8.
In July, we swim every day.
- day
- In
- July
- we

1st Grade Common and Proper Nouns worksheet 1 – printable PDF — Download PDF: 1 2 3 4 5 6

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?

Next skill: Capitalization

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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