Students sort common and proper nouns, add capital letters to proper nouns, and write their own sentences using both. A clear, friendly introduction to the difference between naming a kind of thing and naming a particular one.
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Completed: Common and Proper Nouns
Year 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on nouns. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; an easier version is linked above.
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About 15 minutes for 10 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Year 3 · English · Nouns
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Read each instruction carefully. Remember: proper nouns always start with a capital letter.
A common noun names any person, place or thing (dog, city). A proper noun names a particular one and starts with a capital letter (Rex, Melbourne). Circle the correct answer.
Rewrite each sentence with capital letters where they belong. Hint: look for names of people, places, days and months.
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Worksheet · Year 1 · Nouns · Level 1 · Easier
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