2nd Grade Common Nouns Worksheets and Activities

A common noun refers to a person, place, animal or thing, but is not a name (boy, girl, pet). A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place or thing (Alex, New York). Proper nouns are always capitalized. Worksheet instructions: Circle the 5 proper nouns in the word bank. Then, use the correct proper noun to complete each sentence.

A direct object is a noun that receives the action of the verb. For example: The dogs eat food. The direct object is food; the word ‘eat’ is the verb and ‘food’ is what's being eaten. Worksheet instructions: Underline the verbs and circle the direct objects.

A noun is a person, place, thing or idea. Worksheet instructions: Next to each noun, write whether it is a “person”, “place”, or “thing.”

A noun is a person, place, thing or idea. Worksheet instructions: Find and underline the nouns in each sentence below. Write “person”, “place”, or “thing” above each noun.

A noun is a person, place, thing or idea. Worksheet instructions: Find and underline the nouns in each sentence below. Write “person”, “place”, or “thing” above each noun.

A noun is a person, place, thing or idea. Worksheet instructions: Circle the nouns in the word bank. Then, complete the sentences below using the correct nouns.

A noun is a person, place, thing or idea. Worksheet instructions: Circle the nouns in the word bank. Then, complete the sentences below using the correct nouns.

A 'common' noun refers to a person, place, animal or thing, but is not a name (boy, girl, pet). A 'proper' noun is the specific name of a person, place or thing (Alex, New York). Worksheet instructions: Write “proper” or “common” next to each noun below.