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Free 3rd Grade Common and Proper Nouns Worksheet

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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Grade
3rd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Nouns
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
10
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • identifying nouns in sentences
  • telling common nouns from proper nouns
  • using capital letters for proper nouns
  • writing sentences with nouns

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

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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?

3rd Grade students (typically ages 8–9) working on nouns. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; an easier version and a harder version are 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 15 minutes for 10 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 TutoringWorksheets3rd Grade · English · Nouns

Common and Proper Nouns

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Date

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Read each instruction carefully. Remember: proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

Part A: Spot the noun type

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, Houston). Circle the correct answer.

1.Which word is a proper noun?
  1. Acity
  2. BDallas
  3. Cbuilding
  4. Driver
2.Which word is a common noun?
  1. AMonday
  2. BEmma
  3. Cteacher
  4. DMexico
3.Which word is a proper noun?
  1. Adog
  2. Bpark
  3. CSaturday
  4. Dball
4.Which word is a common noun?
  1. AAustin
  2. BJanuary
  3. CMrs. Lee
  4. Dschool

Part B: Fix the capital letters

Rewrite each sentence with capital letters where they belong. Hint: look for names of people, places, days and months.

5.my friend liam lives in el paso.
6.we visited the alamo in july.
7.on tuesday, mr. khan read us a book about egypt.
8.the cat sat on the mat.

Part C: Match them up

9.Match each common noun to a proper noun of the same kind.
  • country
  • girl
  • day
  • city
  • month
  • Olivia
  • San Antonio
  • Mexico
  • March
  • Friday
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