What is Common Noun Examples, Sample, and Worksheet

Hello children, Today we are going to learn about an important part of nouns, i.e., common nouns. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Among them, common nouns play a fundamental role. Here, we will explore what is common noun examples and definitions. In the end, there is a worksheet for you to practice or reinforce your learning.

Common Noun Definition

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Unlike proper nouns, which refer to specific names and are always capitalized, common nouns do not require capitalization unless they start a sentence.

Examples:

1. Dog: The dog chased the ball across the yard.
2. City: She lives in a bustling city with lots of activities.
3. Book: I borrowed a fascinating book from the library.
4. Teacher: The teacher explained the math problem to the students.
5. Flower: The flower in the garden bloomed beautifully.
6. Car: He drove his new car to work yesterday.
7. Child: The child played happily in the park.
8. Restaurant: We had dinner at a nice restaurant downtown.
9. Movie: The movie we watched last night was thrilling.
10. Computer: She uses her computer to complete her assignments.

Common Noun List

Common nouns are divided into many categories, like animals, objects, places, or people. Let’s see some common noun examples and their list:

Animals

• Cat
• Dog
• Elephant
• Bird
• Fish

Objects

• Table
• Chair
• Book
• Phone
• Pen

Places

• Park
• School
• Restaurant
• Beach
• City

People

• Doctor
• Teacher
• Friend
• Parent
• Artist

Ideas

• Happiness
• Freedom
• Love
• Knowledge
• Bravery

Food and Drink

• Apple
• Bread
• Water
• Pizza
• Coffee

Clothing

• Shirt
• Pants
• Dress
• Shoes
• Hat

Vehicles

• Car
• Bicycle
• Bus
• Train
• Motorcycle

Sports and Activities

• Football
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Running
• Dancing

Tools and Equipment

• Hammer
• Screwdriver
• Drill
• Saw
• Ruler

Common Noun Categorization

Common nouns can be categorized into two main types: countable nouns and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns are those that can be counted, such as “apple” or “dog,” while uncountable nouns refer to items that cannot be counted individually, like “water” or “information.”

Countable Common Nouns List

Countable nouns can be counted individually and have both singular and plural forms.

1. Apple (apples)
2. Dog (dogs)
3. Book (books)
4. Chair (chairs)
5. Car (cars)
6. Child (children)
7. House (houses)
8. Pencil (pencils)
9. Computer (computers)
10. Bottle (bottles)

Uncountable Common Nouns List

Uncountable nouns cannot be counted individually and do not have a plural form. They often refer to substances, concepts, or collective categories.

1. Water
2. Rice
3. Information
4. Sand
5. Sugar
6. Milk
7. Air
8. Music
9. Knowledge
10. Furniture

Common Noun for Proper Noun

As we already know the distinction between proper nouns and common nouns, it would be easy for you to see them in examples and understand them.

Common Noun Examples for Proper Nouns

1. Proper Noun: London
   • Common Noun: City
2. Proper Noun: Eiffel Tower
   • Common Noun: tower
3. Proper Noun: Coca-Cola
   • Common Noun: beverage
4. Proper Noun: Amazon
   • Common Noun: river (or company if referring to Amazon.com)
5. Proper Noun: Einstein
   • Common Noun: scientist
6. Proper Noun: Titanic
   • Common Noun: ship
7. Proper Noun: Nike
   • Common Noun: brand
8. Proper Noun: Harvard University
   • Common Noun: university
9. Proper Noun: Mount Everest
   • Common Noun: mountain
10. Proper Noun: The Great Wall of China
    • Common Noun: wall

Common Noun For Proper Noun in Sentences

1. London is a vibrant city known for its history.
2. The Eiffel Tower is a famous tower in Paris.
3. I enjoyed refreshing Coca-Cola, a popular beverage.
4. The Amazon is the largest river in the world.
5. Einstein is often regarded as a brilliant scientist.

Common Noun Sample

1. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the proper noun with a common noun:
   • Mount Everest is the tallest in the world.
   • Answer: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
2. Identify whether the underlined noun is a common noun or a proper noun:
   • I visited Paris last summer.
   • Answer: Proper Noun
3. Identify the common nouns in the following sentence:
   • The cat sat on the table near the window.
   • Answer: cat, table, and window 
4. In this sentence, underline the common nouns:
   • Many students attended the workshop at the school.
   • Answer: students, workshop, and school.
5. Complete the sentence with a common noun:
   • I bought a new _______ (type of vehicle).
   • Answer: car

Common Noun Worksheet

Question 1: Underline or highlight all the common nouns in the following sentences.

1. The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
2. She loves to read books in the park.
3. The teacher gave homework to the students.
4. We saw a movie at the cinema.
5. The flowers in the garden are beautiful.

Question 2: Fill in the blanks with appropriate common nouns from the word bank.

Word Bank: dog, city, music, apple, teacher

1. The ________ chased the cat.
2. New York is a famous ________.
3. She loves listening to ________.
4. I ate an ________ for lunch.
5. The ________ explained the lesson.

Question 3: Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the proper nouns with common nouns.

1. Sara loves to play tennis.
2. Paris is known for its art and culture.
3. Toyota produces reliable cars.

Question 4: Which of the following is a common noun?
a) Eiffel Tower
b) city
c) Shakespeare
d) Monday

Question 5: Select the common noun from the list below:
a) Amazon
b) river
c) Jupiter
d) Christmas

Question 6: Write a sentence using at least three common nouns.

Question 7: Match the common nouns with their categories:

Question 8: Select the correct common noun that fits the sentence.

1. The ________ was full of passengers.
   1. Apple
   2. bus
   3. Amazon
2. I need to buy a new ________ to write with.
   1. Paris
   2. pen
   3. Nike
3. The ________ were playing football in the park.
   1. children
   2. Einstein
   3. Mount Everest

Question 9: Write a sentence using each common noun provided.

1. dog: _______________________________________________
2. book: __________________________________________
3. school: _____________________________________________
4. water: ____________________________________________
5. teacher: _________________________________________

Question 10: Write True or False next to each statement.

1. The word “chair” is a common noun.
2. “Coca-Cola” is a common noun.
3. “River” is a common noun.
4. The word “Paris” is a common noun.
5. “Freedom” is a common noun.

Also Read:

• What is Proper Noun with Examples, Exercise, and Activity Sheet
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