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Free 1st Grade 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.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Nouns
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
12 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
14
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • identifying nouns in word lists and sentences
  • sorting nouns into people, animals, places and things
  • writing sentences that include nouns

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Nouns: People, Places and Things

  1. 1One or More? Plural Nouns
  2. 2Plurals: -s or -es?
  3. 31st Grade Plurals: -s, -es, -ies, -ves and Irregular Worksheet — Level 1
  4. 41st Grade Proper and Common Nouns Worksheet — Level 1
Harder: Level 1 · Easier →

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

1st Grade 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.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · 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?
  1. Asleep
  2. Bchair
  3. Csoft
  4. Dunder
2.Which word is a noun?
  1. Ateacher
  2. Bruns
  3. Cgreen
  4. Dvery
3.Which word is a noun?
  1. Aquickly
  2. Band
  3. Criver
  4. Dslow
4.Which word is a noun?
  1. Ahappy
  2. Bsings
  3. Ckite
  4. Dof
5.Which word is a noun?
  1. Abeach
  2. Bwalk
  3. Ctiny
  4. Dmy
6.Which word is a noun?
  1. Ais
  2. Bloud
  3. Cbaby
  4. 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. (answer space)
8.A bee landed on the flower. (answer space)
9.My uncle drives a truck. (answer space)
10.The ducks swam in the pond. (answer space)
11.The boy kicked the ball. (answer space)
12.A cat sat by the door. (answer space)
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