Study Guide
Nouns Explained
A plain-language guide to nouns for 3rd grade: what a noun is, the difference between common and proper nouns, collective nouns for…
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 10 min
Worksheet3rd GradeGetting started
Free 3rd Grade 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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- Grade
- 3rd Grade
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Nouns
- Difficulty
- Getting started
- Estimated time
- 12 minutes
- Curriculum
- Texas grade levels (TEKS)
- Questions
- 7
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practice
- identifying nouns
- sorting nouns into people, places and things
- reading for word classes
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: 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?
3rd Grade 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.
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Success TutoringWorksheets3rd Grade · English · NounsFinding 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. (answer space)
2.My sister baked a cake in the kitchen. (answer space)
3.The teacher wrote on the board with a blue marker. (answer space)
4.A bird built a nest in the tall tree. (answer space)
5.Our class visited the museum on the bus. (answer space)
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 (answer space)
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.
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