First Grade Worksheets: Nouns & Verbs
Nouns and verbs are the building blocks of sentences. Nouns name people, places, things, and ideas, while verbs show action or state of being.
Key Takeaway: Understanding nouns and verbs helps first graders build strong sentences and improve their writing.
What are Nouns?
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. They are one of the most important parts of speech because they tell us what we're talking about.
Types of Nouns:
- People: boy, girl, teacher, mom, dad
- Places: school, park, home, store
- Things: book, ball, car, tree
- Animals: dog, cat, bird, fish
- Ideas: love, happiness, freedom
What are Verbs?
Verbs are action words that tell us what someone or something is doing. They can also show a state of being (like "is," "are," "was").
Types of Verbs:
- Action verbs: run, jump, play, read, write
- Helping verbs: is, are, was, were, have, has
- Linking verbs: am, is, are, was, were
Noun Examples
People:
- boy, girl, teacher, mom, dad
- friend, sister, brother, doctor
- student, principal, nurse
Places:
- school, home, park, store
- library, zoo, beach, farm
- classroom, playground, kitchen
Things:
- book, ball, car, tree
- pencil, desk, chair, window
- toy, phone, computer, table
Animals:
- dog, cat, bird, fish
- horse, cow, pig, sheep
- lion, tiger, elephant, monkey
Verb Examples
Action Verbs:
- run, jump, play, read
- write, draw, sing, dance
- eat, sleep, walk, talk
- swim, climb, ride, fly
Helping Verbs:
- am, is, are, was, were
- have, has, had
- do, does, did
- can, could, will, would
Nouns and Verbs in Sentences
The cat runs fast.
My mom cooks dinner.
The dog barks loudly.
I read a book.
The bird flies high.
We play in the park.
Worksheet 1: Find the Nouns
Circle the nouns in each sentence:
1. The boy plays with his dog in the park.
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Answer: boy, dog, park
2. My mom reads a book to me.
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Answer: mom, book
3. The cat sits on the chair.
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Answer: cat, chair
4. We eat pizza for dinner.
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Answer: pizza, dinner
5. The teacher helps the students.
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Answer: teacher, students
Worksheet 2: Find the Verbs
Circle the verbs in each sentence:
1. The bird sings in the tree.
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Answer: sings
2. I run fast in the race.
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Answer: run
3. The dog barks at the mailman.
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Answer: barks
4. She reads a book every night.
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Answer: reads
5. We play games together.
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Answer: play
Worksheet 3: Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks with appropriate nouns or verbs:
1. The _____ (noun) _____ (verb) in the garden.
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Possible answers: bird, sings or cat, sleeps or dog, runs
2. My _____ (noun) _____ (verb) dinner.
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Possible answers: mom, cooks or dad, makes
3. I _____ (verb) a _____ (noun) to school.
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Possible answers: carry, book or take, backpack
4. The _____ (noun) _____ (verb) in the sky.
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Possible answers: bird, flies or plane, soars
5. We _____ (verb) in the _____ (noun).
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Possible answers: play, park or swim, pool
Tips for Learning Nouns and Verbs
Ask questions
For nouns: "What is it?" or "Who is it?" For verbs: "What is happening?" or "What is being done?"
Use pictures
Look at pictures and name the nouns (people, places, things) and describe the actions (verbs).
Practice daily
Point out nouns and verbs in everyday conversations and reading materials.
Make it fun
Play games like "I Spy" for nouns and "Simon Says" for verbs to make learning enjoyable.