Free Year 1 Nouns: People, Places and Things Worksheet
Children learn that a noun is a word that names a person, animal, place or thing. They pick nouns out of word lists and short sentences, match nouns to their type, and write sentences of their own. Knowing what a noun is gives children a first building block for talking about how sentences work.
Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 1 students (typically ages 6–7) working on nouns. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 12 minutes for 14 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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What should we do next?
Try One or More? Plural Nouns.
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Year 1 · English · Nouns
Nouns: People, Places and Things
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Nouns are naming words. Look for people, animals, places and things.
Part A — Spot the noun
A noun is a naming word. It names a person, an animal, a place or a thing. Circle the noun in each row.
1.Which word is a noun?
Asleep
Bchair
Csoft
Dunder
2.Which word is a noun?
Ateacher
Bruns
Cgreen
Dvery
3.Which word is a noun?
Aquickly
Band
Criver
Dslow
4.Which word is a noun?
Ahappy
Bsings
Ckite
Dof
5.Which word is a noun?
Abeach
Bwalk
Ctiny
Dmy
6.Which word is a noun?
Ais
Bloud
Cbaby
Dfor
Part B — Find two nouns
Each sentence has two nouns. Circle them and write them on the line.
7.The girl ate an apple.
8.A bee landed on the flower.
9.My uncle drives a truck.
10.The ducks swam in the pond.
11.The boy kicked the ball.
12.A cat sat by the door.
Part C — What kind of noun?
13.Match each noun to what kind of noun it is.
farmer•
library•
spoon•
kangaroo•
•thing
•animal
•person
•place
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.