Free Nouns and Verbs Worksheets — Printable PDF
Free printable nouns and verbs worksheets — sort, identify and use nouns and verbs in sentences. Grade 1 to Grade 3.
Nouns and verbs are the foundation of every sentence a child will ever write, and they're the easiest grammar concepts to teach well. 'A noun is a person, place or thing' works as a definition for a 6-year-old. 'A verb is a doing word' is equally clear. Once those two labels stick, everything else in grammar hangs off them.
The worksheets on this page focus on sorting and identification. Early sheets ask kids to tick which words are nouns and which are verbs. Middle sheets have them circle the noun and underline the verb in a short sentence. Advanced sheets move into writing — build a sentence with this noun and this verb. That progression from recognition to production is what turns a grammar rule into a writing skill.
We've deliberately kept these separate from the full parts-of-speech sheets because nouns-and-verbs are worth spending a couple of weeks on before introducing adjectives. Don't rush it. A Year 2 child who is rock solid on nouns and verbs will fly through the rest of grammar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a noun and a verb?+
A noun names a thing (dog, table, happiness). A verb describes an action or state (run, is, think). Every normal sentence has at least one of each.
What age should kids learn nouns and verbs?+
Year 1 (age 5 to 6) is when most curricula introduce them, with fluent use expected by Year 2 or 3.
Can a word be both a noun and a verb?+
Yes — 'run' is a verb (I run fast) but also a noun (I went for a run). Context decides. The advanced sheets here include these tricky cases.
What's a common noun vs a proper noun?+
A common noun is generic (dog, city, teacher). A proper noun names a specific one (Rex, London, Mrs Smith). Proper nouns always take a capital letter.