Types Of Nouns Exercises Worksheets

Types of Nouns Exercises Worksheets

Common Nouns

Common nouns are everyday objects or things that don’t require a capital letter. For example, “dog” or “car” are common nouns. In this exercise, you will practice identifying common nouns in sentences.

1. The cat chased the mouse.
2. I love eating pizza.
3. The book is on the table.
4. The car is parked outside.
5. The students are studying for the test.

Proper Nouns

Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things and require a capital letter. For example, “John” or “London” are proper nouns. In this exercise, you will determine if the given nouns are proper or common.

1. apple
2. Paris
3. teacher
4. Sarah
5. school

Concrete Nouns

Concrete nouns are objects that you can touch, see, hear, or taste. They are tangible and can be perceived by the senses. In this exercise, identify the concrete nouns in the following sentences.

1. The baby cried for milk.
2. I can smell the flowers in the garden.
3. The dog barked loudly.
4. The cake tasted delicious.
5. The children played in the park.

Abstract Nouns

Abstract nouns refer to ideas, concepts, or emotions that cannot be perceived by the senses. They are intangible. In this exercise, identify the abstract nouns in the following sentences.

1. Happiness is contagious.
2. Love is a powerful emotion.
3. Honesty is always the best policy.
4. Patience is a virtue.
5. Friendship is important.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Countable nouns refer to objects that can be counted, while uncountable nouns cannot be counted. In this exercise, determine if the nouns are countable or uncountable.

1. water
2. pencil
3. happiness
4. chair
5. time

Collective Nouns

Collective nouns are used to refer to a group of people or things. In this exercise, identify the collective nouns in the sentences.

1. The herd of sheep grazed in the field.
2. The team won the championship.
3. The swarm of bees flew away.
4. The class went on a field trip.
5. The pack of wolves howled at the moon.

Remember to review your answers and check if you have correctly identified the different types of nouns. Practice these exercises regularly to improve your understanding of nouns.