Study Guide
Nouns Explained
A plain-language guide to nouns for Year 3: what a noun is, the difference between common and proper nouns, collective nouns for groups,…
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 10 min
WorksheetYear 3Getting started
Free Year 3 Finding Nouns in Sentences Worksheet
Students find the nouns in sentences, decide whether each noun is a person, place or thing, and count nouns in a short passage. Builds the habit of spotting naming words before moving on to proper nouns.
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- Year
- Year 3
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Nouns
- Difficulty
- Getting started
- Estimated time
- 12 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 7
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- identifying nouns
- sorting nouns into people, places and things
- reading for word classes
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Finding Nouns in Sentences
How to use this worksheet
- 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 3 students (typically ages 8–9) 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 7 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Common and Proper Nouns.
Preview
Year 3 · English · Nouns
Finding Nouns in Sentences
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Part A — Circle the nouns
Each sentence has three nouns. Circle them, then write them on the line.
1.The dog chased the ball across the park.
2.My sister baked a cake in the kitchen.
3.The teacher wrote on the board with a blue marker.
4.A bird built a nest in the tall tree.
5.Our class visited the museum on the bus.
Part B — Person, place or thing?
Draw a table with three columns (People, Places, Things) in the space below and sort the words.
6.Sort these nouns into the table: doctor, beach, pencil, library, nurse, apple, farmer, hospital, robot
Part C — Write your own
7.Write a sentence about your classroom that has four nouns in it. Circle each noun.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
More Year 3 nouns resources
- Worksheet
Common and Proper Nouns
Students sort common and proper nouns, add capital letters to proper nouns, and write their own sentences using both. A clear, friendly…
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 10 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
Nouns in other year levels
- Nouns: People, Places and Things
Worksheet · Year 1 · Nouns · Getting started
- One or More? Plural Nouns
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Written by our team
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