Proper Nouns Worksheet

Proper Noun--name of a particular person, place or thing.
(Tom, Wilson Avenue, Frances)
Worksheet Instruction: Circle all the proper nouns.

1. book-----Kim-----street-----The Star-----city

2. church-----Washington-----tree-----girl

3. neighbor-----train-----The Mayflower-----Mona Lisa

4. Dr. Smith-----bench-----puppy-----Macy's

5. The children sang "God Bless America."

6. Mrs. O'Brian, the soup was delicious!

7. Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

8. Have you read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

9. Boston and Philadelphia have great historical significance.

10. That is an antique Singer sewing machine.

What do you notice about the proper nouns you circled? (*see below)

Write a proper noun next to the common noun, eg. friend--Chris

1. pastor ______________________________

2. dog ______________________________

3. street ______________________________

4. ______________________________ an ocean

5. book ______________________________

6. city ______________________________

7. ______________________________ song

8. ______________________________ movie

9. mayor ______________________________

10. shop _______________________________
Total points: 25
*They begin with capitals! Always capitalize proper nouns.

Common Nouns

Review of Nouns

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