2nd Grade Proper 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 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.

Proper nouns begin with a capital letter because they are names. Worksheet instructions: Rewrite the sentences below using a capital letter for each proper noun.

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.