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

  1. We went to ___ for vacation.
  2. ___ is my favorite month.
  3. My teacher is ___ .
  4. We celebrate ___ in December.
  5. 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