Class One English Worksheet: Proper and Common Nouns
Class One English Worksheet: Proper and Common Nouns
Name Tags: Proper vs Common Nouns for Class 1
This Class 1 worksheet helps children understand the difference between proper nouns and common nouns**. With matching, MCQs, sorting, true/false, and paragraph writing, kids learn how to name specific people, places, and things correctly.
Why Proper vs Common Nouns Matter in Grammar?
Proper nouns and common nouns are the key to clear communication. This worksheet helps children:
1. Recognize proper nouns as special names with capital letters.
2. Differentiate between everyday words (common nouns) and unique names (proper nouns).
3. Build confidence in sentence writing with accurate usage.
4. Strengthen vocabulary with real-world examples.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
🧠 Exercise 1 – Match the Following: Students connect words like Ravi, School, Delhi, Apple to common or proper noun categories.
✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions: Children identify whether a word is a proper or common noun.
✅ Exercise 3 – Sort the Words: Sort words into proper nouns vs common nouns.
📝 Exercise 4 – True or False: Check if given noun statements are correct.
🧾 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Practice: Fill blanks in a story using proper and common nouns.
Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Match the Following
Ravi → Proper, Delhi → Proper, School → Common, Apple → Common, City → Common, Amit → Proper, London → Proper, Meena → Proper, Teacher → Common, Ball → Common
Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. Kolkata → Proper, 2. Priya → Proper, 3. Rohit → Proper, 4. Park → Common, 5. Neha → Proper, 6. School → Common, 7. Shimla → Proper, 8. Teacher → Common, 9. Book → Common, 10. Pune → Proper
Exercise 3 – Sort the Words
Common: Girl, City, Park, School, Book, Teacher
Proper: Ramesh, Kolkata, Aarav, Neha, India
Exercise 4 – True or False
1. True, 2. False, 3. False, 4. True, 5. True, 6. False, 7. False, 8. True, 9. True, 10. True
Exercise 5 – Paragraph Practice
Sample Answers: Neha, Delhi, city, School, Ritu, ball, teacher, park, Punjab, apple, book, Delhi, India, country, family
(Answers may vary, but must follow proper/common distinction.)
Help your child write names correctly and confidently with this nouns worksheet — the perfect tool for grammar growth in Class 1!
Frequently Asked Questions
Proper nouns name specific people or places, while common nouns are general names.
They often forget to capitalize proper nouns like names or cities.
Through examples, sorting tasks, and sentences that highlight both types of nouns.
