Noun Identification Practice
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying different types of nouns in sentences and passages.
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Noun Identification Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to identify the nouns.
Underline all the nouns in the following sentences.
1. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
2. My teacher gave us homework about the history of New York City.
3. Sarah and Tom went to the park to play soccer.
4. The beautiful flowers in the garden attracted many bees.
5. Honesty is an important quality for a leader.
Read the sentences below. Write 'Common' or 'Proper' next to each underlined noun.
1. We visited the Grand Canyon last summer.
2. My favorite book is 'Charlotte's Web'.
3. The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
4. He lives in a small town in Texas.
5. The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark.
Choose the best answer that identifies all the nouns in the sentence.
1. The students read a story about a brave knight and a fierce dragon.
students, story, brave
read, story, knight
students, story, knight, dragon
brave, knight, fierce, dragon
Determine if the following statements about nouns are true or false.
1. A proper noun always begins with a capital letter.
True
False
Read the passage below. Underline all the nouns you can find.
The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town. Its windows were like empty eyes, staring out at the world. A cold wind whistled through the broken panes, making spooky sounds. Local children often told stories about a ghost that lived in the attic. Despite their fear, many kids dreamed of exploring its secrets.
List three common nouns from the passage: