3rd Grade Worksheets: Proper Nouns
What are proper nouns? Proper nouns are special names for people, places, or things. They always start with a capital letter. Learning proper nouns helps you write clearly and show respect for names!
Proper nouns make your writing more specific and interesting.
Common Proper Nouns
SarahLondonMondayJanuaryMount EverestAmazon RiverMr. SmithChristmasIndiaEiffel Tower
Examples
- Sarah went to the park.
- We visited London last summer.
- My birthday is in January.
- Mr. Smith is my teacher.
- We climbed Mount Everest in a book.
- Christmas is my favorite holiday.
- The Amazon River is very long.
- I saw the Eiffel Tower in a picture.
- India is a big country.
- We have a test on Monday.
Worksheet: Fill in the Blank
- We went to ___ for vacation.
- ___ is my favorite month.
- My teacher is ___ .
- We celebrate ___ in December.
- The ___ is in Paris.
Show Answers
- Q1: London
- Q2: January
- Q3: Mr. Smith
- Q4: Christmas
- Q5: Eiffel Tower
Tips for Using Proper Nouns
- Always capitalize the first letter of a proper noun.
- Proper nouns can be names of people, places, holidays, or special things.
- Using proper nouns makes your writing more specific.
More Resources
- Learn about nouns, common nouns, and parts of speech.
- Try more 3rd grade grammar worksheets.
- Practice with figurative language and reading comprehension.