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", "New York") and are capitalized.
Now, let's go through each sentence and identify the
common nouns.
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1. A hen eats grains.
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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.
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sun → a star (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
sun
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4. This is a blue pen.
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pen → a writing tool (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
pen
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5. She has a big bag.
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bag → a container (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
bag
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6. The books are on the table.
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books → items (common noun)
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table → furniture (common noun)
✔ Common nouns:
books, table
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7. Pick up the socks.
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socks → clothing (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
socks
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8. Rita likes apples.
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Rita → this is a
proper noun (a person's name) → NOT circled
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apples → fruit (common noun)
✔ Common noun:
apples
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Final Answer:
Circle the following common nouns in each sentence:
1.
hen,
grains
2.
dog
3.
sun
4.
pen
5.
bag
6.
books,
table
7.
socks
8.
apples
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✔ Remember:
Proper nouns like *Rita* are not common nouns — so do
not circle them.
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Summary of Common Nouns:
- hen, grains, dog, sun, pen, bag, books, table, socks, apples
These are all
common nouns because they refer to general things, not specific named entities.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on nouns for grade 1.
