Common Nouns Practice
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using common nouns.
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Common Nouns Practice
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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. It is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence. Read each section carefully and follow the instructions.
Identify the common nouns in each sentence. Circle them.
1. The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
2. My teacher gave us a lot of homework.
3. The children played in the park.
4. We went to the store to buy some milk and bread.
5. Her favorite book is about a magical kingdom.
Complete each sentence with an appropriate common noun.
1. The flew high in the sky.
2. My mom bought a new for the kitchen.
3. The was full of students.
4. We saw a wild in the forest.
5. Please pass me the .
Choose the sentence that contains only common nouns.
1. Which sentence has only common nouns?
The girl ate an apple.
John went to the store.
My dog, Fido, loves bones.
She lives in New York City.
2. Which word is NOT a common noun?
river
Amazon
boat
fish
Write two sentences about your favorite animal. Underline all the common nouns in your sentences.
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing your classroom. Circle all the common nouns you use.