Nouns (Proper) - Grammar Exercises

English
Year 9
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~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on proper nouns, designed for Year 9 students to understand and practise identifying and using proper nouns correctly.

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Nouns (Proper) - Grammar Exercises

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Proper Nouns

During the summer holidays, Emma visited Paris with her family. They explored the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and enjoyed croissants in cafes along the Seine. Emma was especially excited to see the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Élysées. The trip was unforgettable for everyone involved.
1.
Identify all the proper nouns in the passage above.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why the nouns 'Emma' and 'Seine' are classified as proper nouns.
[2 marks]
B

Proper Nouns in Context

Answer the questions based on the following sentences.
1.
Which nouns in the sentences are proper nouns?
[2 marks]
2.
Choose the correct proper noun to complete the sentence: '______ visited the Tower of London yesterday.'
[1 mark]
Aa) The mayor
Bb) London
Cc) A tourist
Dd) The museum
C

Using Proper Nouns Correctly

Rewrite the following sentences, ensuring proper nouns are capitalised correctly.
1.
Rewrite the sentences with correct capitalisation of proper nouns.
D

Creative Writing: Descriptive Paragraph

Write a short paragraph describing your favourite city or place. Use at least three proper nouns in your paragraph.
1.
Compose a descriptive paragraph about a city or place you like, including at least three proper nouns.
E

Analysis of Proper Noun Usage

Read the following extract from a story and identify the proper nouns used.
1.
List all the proper nouns in the extract.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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