Common and Proper Nouns Worksheet for Class 1-3
These worksheets are only common and proper nouns — everyday names and special names. More than 100 pairs, grouped by people, places, monuments, nature, science and books. The full pair list is on this page. Each theme PDF is free to download. Each class PDF has practice and the answer key on the last page. Message us on WhatsApp if you want a new theme pack each day. If you want a teacher to practise this with your child, see our Confident English course.
92–120
questions per class PDF
80
questions per theme PDF
128+
noun pairs
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128 common and proper noun pairs. The same pairs are in the theme PDFs, with practice and the answer key on the last page.
| Theme | Common | Proper |
|---|---|---|
| People | boy | Rahul |
| People | girl | Ananya |
| People | teacher | Mrs Sharma |
| People | doctor | Dr Mehta |
| People | farmer | Ram Singh |
| People | nurse | Sister Mary |
| People | poet | Tagore |
| People | player | Virat |
| People | singer | Lata |
| People | leader | Gandhi |
| People | king | Ashoka |
| People | queen | Lakshmibai |
| People | child | Aarav |
| People | cook | Imran |
| People | driver | Suresh |
| People | scientist | CV Raman |
| Places | city | Mumbai |
| Places | town | Puri |
| Places | country | India |
| Places | state | Kerala |
| Places | capital | Delhi |
| Places | street | MG Road |
| Places | school | DPS |
| Places | park | Lodhi Garden |
| Places | station | Howrah |
| Places | beach | Marina |
| Places | island | Majuli |
| Places | desert | Thar |
| Places | valley | Kashmir |
| Places | market | Sarojini |
| Places | village | Ralegan |
| Places | airport | Kempegowda |
| Festivals | festival | Diwali |
| Festivals | festival of colours | Holi |
| Festivals | feast | Eid |
| Festivals | harvest festival | Pongal |
| Festivals | harvest in Kerala | Onam |
| Festivals | festival of lights | Hanukkah |
| Festivals | birthday of Jesus | Christmas |
| Festivals | festival in Gujarat | Navratri |
| Festivals | festival in Punjab | Baisakhi |
| Festivals | festival of Rama | Dussehra |
| Festivals | festival of Ganesh | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Festivals | festival of siblings | Raksha Bandhan |
| Festivals | Assamese festival | Bihu |
| Festivals | Tamil new year | Puthandu |
| Festivals | Sikh holy day | Gurpurab |
| Festivals | Punjab winter festival | Lohri |
| Nature | river | Ganga |
| Nature | river in the south | Kaveri |
| Nature | mountain | Everest |
| Nature | peak in India | Nanda Devi |
| Nature | ocean | Indian Ocean |
| Nature | forest | Sundarbans |
| Nature | lake | Dal Lake |
| Nature | waterfall | Jog Falls |
| Nature | hills | Nilgiri |
| Nature | islands | Andaman |
| Nature | lake in Odisha | Chilika |
| Nature | peak | Kanchenjunga |
| Nature | cape | Kanyakumari |
| Nature | gulf | Kutch |
| Nature | plateau | Deccan |
| Nature | bay | Bay of Bengal |
| Days and months | day | Monday |
| Days and months | weekday | Friday |
| Days and months | weekend day | Sunday |
| Days and months | month | April |
| Days and months | winter month | December |
| Days and months | month of rain | July |
| Days and months | first month | January |
| Days and months | month of spring | March |
| Days and months | day after Monday | Tuesday |
| Days and months | day before Sunday | Saturday |
| Days and months | month of flowers | February |
| Days and months | month of independence | August |
| Days and months | month of Gandhi Jayanti | October |
| Days and months | children's day month | November |
| Days and months | month after May | June |
| Days and months | month after August | September |
| Monuments | monument | Taj Mahal |
| Monuments | fort | Red Fort |
| Monuments | minar | Qutub Minar |
| Monuments | gate | India Gate |
| Monuments | temple in Amritsar | Golden Temple |
| Monuments | mosque | Jama Masjid |
| Monuments | tower in Hyderabad | Charminar |
| Monuments | palace in Mysore | Mysore Palace |
| Monuments | caves | Ajanta |
| Monuments | stupa | Sanchi |
| Monuments | sun temple | Konark |
| Monuments | memorial | Raj Ghat |
| Monuments | tomb | Humayun's Tomb |
| Monuments | pillar | Ashoka Pillar |
| Monuments | temple in Delhi | Lotus Temple |
| Monuments | observatory | Jantar Mantar |
| Science | planet | Earth |
| Science | red planet | Mars |
| Science | star we see by day | Sun |
| Science | satellite of Earth | Moon |
| Science | scientist | Newton |
| Science | Indian scientist | Kalam |
| Science | constellation | Orion |
| Science | galaxy | Milky Way |
| Science | comet | Halley |
| Science | inventor | Edison |
| Science | physicist | Faraday |
| Science | space agency | ISRO |
| Science | planet with rings | Saturn |
| Science | largest planet | Jupiter |
| Science | dwarf planet | Pluto |
| Science | nearest star after the Sun | Proxima |
| Books and stories | book | The Jungle Book |
| Books and stories | story collection | Panchatantra |
| Books and stories | epic | Ramayana |
| Books and stories | epic of war | Mahabharata |
| Books and stories | newspaper | The Hindu |
| Books and stories | tale | Jataka |
| Books and stories | play | Hamlet |
| Books and stories | poem book | Gitanjali |
| Books and stories | fable writer | Aesop |
| Books and stories | detective | Sherlock Holmes |
| Books and stories | wizard story | Harry Potter |
| Books and stories | Indian fable | Hitopadesha |
| Books and stories | autobiography | My Experiments with Truth |
| Books and stories | children's tale | Alice in Wonderland |
| Books and stories | children's novel | Charlotte's Web |
| Books and stories | newspaper from Mumbai | The Times of India |
Common and proper nouns — by theme
Download a theme PDF for practice. Answers are on the last page.
People
80
questionsin this PDF
Download People PDFPlaces
80
questionsin this PDF
Download Places PDFFestivals
80
questionsin this PDF
Download Festivals PDFNature
80
questionsin this PDF
Download Nature PDFDays and months
80
questionsin this PDF
Download Days and months PDFMonuments
80
questionsin this PDF
Download Monuments PDFScience
80
questionsin this PDF
Download Science PDFBooks and stories
80
questionsin this PDF
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Common and proper nouns worksheet for class 1
Underline naming words and circle special names. The pair list is on this page. The PDF has the full practice set, with answers on the last page.
YOUNGLABS
Common and proper nouns worksheet for class 1
Name:
Date:
A. Underline the naming word
- The cat sat on the mat.
- A bag is on the desk.
- The river is wide.
B. Circle the special name
- Riya has a red bag.
- We live in Delhi.
- Monday is a holiday.
C. Tick common or proper
| Word | Common | Proper |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ○ | ○ |
| boy | ○ | ○ |
| Diwali | ○ | ○ |
| city | ○ | ○ |
92
questionsin this PDF
Download class 1 PDFCommon and proper nouns worksheet for class 2
Sort the words, then write the special name. The pair list is on this page. Answers are on the last page of the PDF.
YOUNGLABS
Common and proper nouns worksheet for class 2
Name:
Date:
A. Sort into two columns
Common noun
Proper noun
B. Write a proper noun for each
- school
- festival
- boy
- river
C. Underline the common noun, circle the proper noun
Amit went to the park on Sunday.
94
questionsin this PDF
Download class 2 PDFCommon and proper nouns worksheet for class 3
Rewrite with capital letters. Still only common and proper nouns. The pair list is on this page. Answers are on the last page of the PDF.
YOUNGLABS
Common and proper nouns worksheet for class 3
Name:
Date:
A. Rewrite with capital letters where needed
we visited taj mahal in agra.
earth is a planet. newton was a scientist.
B. Find two common and two proper nouns
India won the match in Mumbai on Friday.
Common:
Proper:
120
questionsin this PDF
Download class 3 PDFWant a new theme each day?
You'll get
- A theme pack each day — people, places, festivals and more
- Class worksheets are already on this page, with answers in the PDF
Child's age (class 1–3)
Want a teacher to practise this with your child?
A worksheet teaches the names. In a Younglabs class, the teacher uses them in speaking and writing — so your child uses capital letters in their own sentences, not only on a sheet. Free English class for ages 5–13.
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