Free Noun Worksheets

Free printable noun worksheets for grades 1–3. Identify nouns in sentences, sort common and proper nouns, and practice using nouns in writing. Download PDFs instantly.

Grade: 1st–3rd Phase 1: Parts of Speech
Definition

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Tip: Ask: Is it a person, place, thing, or idea? If yes, it's a noun!

1 Identify the Nouns

Circle the nouns(s) in each sentence. Includes an answer key.

Directions: Read each sentence. Circle every nouns you find.

  1. The dog ran across the yard.
  2. Emma went to school on Monday.
  3. My teacher has a red book on her desk.
  4. The park near our house has a tall tree.
  5. Kindness is important to show every day.
  6. A blue bird sat on the wooden fence.
  7. Our family drove to Chicago last summer.
  8. The library has many interesting books.
  9. Her backpack fell off the chair.
  10. The kitten played with a ball of yarn.
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2 Sort: Common Noun vs. Proper Noun

Sort words from the bank into two categories. Great for visual learners. Includes an answer key.

Directions: Read each word. Write it in the correct column.

Common Noun
Proper Noun
dog Emma city Chicago teacher Monday book London park January school Pacific Ocean
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3 Fill in the Blank

Complete sentences using the word bank. Reinforces nouns in context. Includes an answer key.

Word Bank
dog library teacher backpack kitten park Chicago stone

Directions: Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

  1. The _____ ran to the door when it heard a noise.
  2. We visited the _____ downtown to find a good book.
  3. My _____ wrote our names on the board.
  4. She packed her lunch in her _____.
  5. A little _____ hid under the porch.
  6. The _____ near our school has a great playground.
  7. We drove to _____ to visit our grandparents.
  8. She found a smooth _____ near the river.
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