Common Nouns and Proper Nouns Worksheet for 7-Year-Olds | Fun English Grammar Practice

Instructions

Let's learn about two types of naming words: Common Nouns and Proper Nouns!

• A Common Noun is a general name for any person, place, or thing. It usually starts with a lowercase letter.
  Examples: girl, city, dog, holiday


• A Proper Noun is a special name for a particular person, place, or thing. It ALWAYS starts with a capital letter.
  Examples: Maria, Paris, Spot, Christmas

Activity 1: Matching Fun!

Draw a line to match the general common noun on the left to its special proper noun on the right.

Activity 2: Find the Right Noun!

Read each sentence. Circle the correct word to complete the sentence.

1. My favorite month is ( june / June ).


2. I have a friend named ( tom / Tom ).


3. We went to a big ( city / New York City ).
   Explanation: The sentence asks for a general word for a place, a "common noun."


4. My favorite breakfast food is ( cereal / Cheerios ).
   Explanation: "Cheerios" is the special name of a cereal, a "proper noun."


5. We saw a funny movie at the ( theater / AMC Theater ).

Activity 3: Be a Noun Expert!

Think of a special proper noun for each common noun below. Write your answer on the line. Remember to use a capital letter!

1. A friend: ____________________________________


2. A state or country: ___________________________


3. Your favorite restaurant: _______________________


4. A cartoon character: __________________________


5. A street name: _______________________________

Answer Key

Activity 1: Matching Fun!

• boy âžž Sam
• country âžž Mexico
• teacher âžž Mrs. Davis
• pet âžž Rover
• school âžž Oak Street School

Activity 2: Find the Right Noun!

1. My favorite month is June.
2. I have a friend named Tom.
3. We went to a big city.
4. My favorite breakfast food is Cheerios.
5. We saw a funny movie at the theater.

Activity 3: Be a Noun Expert!

(Answers will vary. Here are some examples. Make sure each answer starts with a capital letter!)

1. A friend: Maria, David, Lucy
2. A state or country: Florida, Canada, Japan
3. Your favorite restaurant: McDonald's, Pizza Hut, The Corner Cafe
4. A cartoon character: Mickey Mouse, SpongeBob SquarePants, Elsa
5. A street name: Main Street, Elm Avenue, Oak Drive