Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Circle the common nouns in the following sentences.
First, let’s recall what a
common noun is:
- A
common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea.
- It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.
- Common nouns are contrasted with
proper nouns, which are specific names (like "Rita" or "Paris") and are capitalized.
Now, let's go through each sentence and identify the
common nouns.
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1. A hen eats grains.
-
hen → a type of bird (common noun)
-
grains → food (common noun)
✔ Common nouns:
hen, grains
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2. The dog ran away.
-
dog → an animal (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
dog
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3. Look at the sun.
-
sun → a star (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
sun
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4. This is a blue pen.
-
pen → a writing tool (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
pen
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5. She has a big bag.
-
bag → a container (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
bag
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6. The books are on the table.
-
books → multiple items (common noun)
-
table → furniture (common noun)
✔ Common nouns:
books, table
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7. Pick up the socks.
-
socks → clothing (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
socks
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8. Rita likes apples.
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Rita → a person’s name → this is a
proper noun, so
not circled
-
apples → fruit (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
apples
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Final Answer:
Now, circle the
common nouns in each sentence:
1. A
hen eats
grains.
2. The
dog ran away.
3. Look at the
sun.
4. This is a blue
pen.
5. She has a big
bag.
6. The
books are on the
table.
7. Pick up the
socks.
8. Rita likes
apples.
>
✔ Common nouns to circle:
> hen, grains, dog, sun, pen, bag, books, table, socks, apples
Note:
Rita is a proper noun (a person’s name), so it is
not circled.
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Summary:
The
common nouns are:
- hen
- grains
- dog
- sun
- pen
- bag
- books
- table
- socks
- apples
These are all general things, not specific names.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of noun worksheet.
