Common and Proper Nouns Worksheets for Grade 2

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Easy

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A  

2. A  

3. Proper nouns always begin with a  

4. The word "cat" is a  

5. The name "Sam" is a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A proper noun always starts with a capital letter.

T F

2. The word "park" is a proper noun.

T F

3. Days of the week are proper nouns.

T F

4. A common noun names one specific person or place.

T F

Common and Proper Nouns

Easy

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The word "teacher" is a common noun because it names any  

2. The name "January" is a proper noun because it names one special  

3. Common nouns do NOT need a  

4. Names of people, pets, and places are  

5. The words "boy" and "girl" are  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word "Monday" is a proper noun.

T F

2. Common nouns should always be capitalized.

T F

3. The name of your school is a proper noun.

T F

4. The word "lake" is a proper noun.

T F

Common and Proper Nouns

Easy

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The word "lake" is a  

2. The name "Friday" is a  

3. We always write proper nouns with a  

4. The word "book" names any book, so it is a  

5. The name "Canada" is a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word "Saturday" is a proper noun.

T F

2. The word "mountain" is a proper noun.

T F

3. Names of countries are proper nouns.

T F

4. A proper noun can start with a lowercase letter.

T F

Common and Proper Nouns

Easy

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The word "holiday" is a  

2. The name "Julia" is a  

3. Proper nouns must always start with a  

4. The word "Halloween" is a proper noun because it names one special  

5. Words like "table" and "chair" are  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The word "July" is a proper noun.

T F

2. The word "house" is a proper noun.

T F

3. Names of holidays are proper nouns.

T F

4. Common nouns name one specific person or place.

T F

Common and Proper Nouns

Medium

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A noun is a word that names a person, place, or  

2. The word "river" is a common noun, but "Mississippi" is a  

3. We capitalize proper nouns because they name something  

4. The word "country" is common, but "Mexico" is  

5. "Store" names any store, so it is a  

6. Months like February and  

7. A proper noun for the common noun "ocean" could be  

8. The names of holidays like Thanksgiving are  

9. Common nouns are general, but proper nouns are  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

dog

→

Mrs. Jones

city

→

Buddy

month

→

March

teacher

→

Chicago

Common and Proper Nouns

Medium

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The name "sarah" is wrong because proper nouns need a  

2. We write "Tuesday" with a capital T because it is a  

3. "Lake" is common, but "Lake Michigan" is  

4. The word "dog" does not need a capital letter because it is a  

5. Your first and last  

6. The title of a book is written with  

7. "Street" is common, but "Elm Street" is a  

8. The word "planet" is common, but " 

9. When you write the name of a city, always use a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

I live on oak street.

→

Correct — proper noun is capitalized.

My cat is named Whiskers.

→

Incorrect — "texas" needs a capital T.

We visited texas last summer.

→

Incorrect — "oak street" needs capital letters.

Today is Friday.

→

Correct — day of the week is capitalized.

Common and Proper Nouns

Medium

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The word "state" is a common noun, but "Florida" is a  

2. A common noun names any person,  

3. "Mountain" is common, but "Mount Everest" is  

4. The word "toy" does not need a capital letter because it is a  

5. Days of the week like Thursday and  

6. A proper noun for the common noun "lake" could be  

7. The names of states like California are  

8. The word "pet" is a  

9. Proper nouns always start with an  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each common noun to its proper noun example.

lake

→

Christmas

state

→

Lake Superior

pet

→

Goldie

holiday

→

Ohio

Common and Proper Nouns

Medium

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The word "park" is common, but "Yellowstone" is a  

2. A noun that names any animal is called a  

3. The word "Africa" begins with a capital letter because it is a  

4. "Book" is a common noun, but the title "Charlotte's Web" is  

5. The word "pencil" is a  

6. Months like October and  

7. A proper noun for the common noun "river" could be  

8. The name of your town or city is always a  

9. Common nouns do not need a capital letter unless they start a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each common noun to its proper noun example.

park

→

Nile

book

→

Africa

river

→

Yellowstone

continent

→

Charlotte's Web

Common and Proper Nouns

Hard

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which word in this sentence is a proper noun? "My friend Emma loves to read books."

2. Which word is a common noun? "The family drove to Orlando for vacation."

3. How many proper nouns are in this sentence? "On Monday, Ben walked to Sunset Park."

4. Which sentence uses a proper noun correctly?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In the sentence "Tom ate lunch," the proper noun is  

2. In the sentence "The cat sat on the mat," the common nouns are cat and  

3. The word "Wednesday" is a proper noun because it names a specific  

4. In "We went to Spain," the word "Spain" is a  

5. A noun that names any animal, like "bird," is a  

Common and Proper Nouns

Hard

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which group of words are ALL proper nouns?

2. Which sentence has a capitalization mistake?

3. The word "hospital" is a common noun. Which of these is its proper noun form?

4. Which pair shows a common noun and its matching proper noun?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. "Maple Street" is a proper noun, but "street" alone is a  

2. The proper noun for the common noun "state" could be  

3. When writing a person's name, the first letter must be  

4. The word "Pacific" is a proper noun that names a specific  

5. Proper nouns for days include Monday, Tuesday, and  

Common and Proper Nouns

Hard

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which word in this sentence is a proper noun? "My brother Kevin plays soccer at the park."

2. Which word is a common noun? "Last December, Grandma flew to London."

3. How many proper nouns are in this sentence? "On Saturday, Lily rode her bike to Green Lake."

4. Which sentence uses proper nouns correctly?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. In the sentence "Lily ate cereal," the proper noun is  

2. In the sentence "The dog ran down the hill," the common nouns are dog and  

3. The word "Africa" is a proper noun because it names a specific  

4. In "We swam in Lake Huron," the words "Lake Huron" are a  

5. A noun that names any food, like "pizza," is a  

Common and Proper Nouns

Hard

Common and Proper Nouns

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which group of words are ALL common nouns?

2. Which sentence has a capitalization mistake?

3. The word "mountain" is a common noun. Which of these is a proper noun?

4. Which pair shows a common noun and its matching proper noun?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. "Disney World" is a proper noun, but "park" alone is a  

2. The proper noun for the common noun "planet" could be  

3. When writing the name of a holiday, the first letter must be  

4. The word "Nile" is a proper noun that names a specific  

5. Proper nouns for months include June, August, and  

Common and Proper Nouns

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These common and proper nouns worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Common Nouns: Identify general nouns that name people, places, and things
• Proper Nouns: Identify specific nouns that are capitalized (names, cities, months)
• Sorting: Sort words into common and proper noun categories
• Capitalization Rule: Apply the rule that proper nouns are always capitalized
• Using Nouns: Use common and proper nouns correctly in sentences

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Forgetting to capitalize the first letter of a proper noun, especially days of the week, months, and people's first names like "sarah" or "monday."
• Capitalizing common nouns by mistake, such as writing "Dog" or "School" in the middle of a sentence when no specific name is being used.
• Treating two-word proper nouns inconsistently, capitalizing only the first word in names like "Lake michigan" or "Maple street" instead of both words.

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