Preposition Of Place Fill In The Blanks Worksheet

Nouns are a very important part of speech for young learners. They are words used to name people, places, animals, objects, and ideas. In English grammar, nouns are divided into two main groups.

This worksheet includes 20 fill-in-the-blank questions. It allows students to practice using nouns from daily life, such as names, cities, rivers, monuments, vehicles, movies, animals, and festivals.

What Are Nouns?

A noun is simply a naming word. It names a person, place, animal, thing, or idea.

Examples:

• Person: boy, girl, teacher
• Place: city, park, school
• Animal: dog, cow, cat
• Thing: book, car, pencil

The worksheet uses these everyday examples to make learning practical and easy.

The Difference Between Common and Proper Nouns

To finish the worksheet correctly, it is important to understand the difference between the two types.

1. Common Nouns (General Names) Common nouns are general names for people, places, or things.

• Examples: girl, city, river, book, fruit
• Rule: Common nouns do not begin with a capital letter unless they are the first word of a sentence.

2. Proper Nouns (Special Names) Proper nouns are specific, special names for a particular person, place, or thing.

• Examples: Rohan, Ahmedabad, Ganga, India, Diwali, The Taj Mahal
• Rule: Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

The worksheet ensures students practice both types in every sentence.

Full Answer Key With Deep Explanation

1. My Friend __ (Name) Went To School Late Today.
   • Answer: Rohan / Ankit / Priya (Any Name) Proper Noun Because It Is A Person’s Name.
2. The Capital Of India Is __.
   • Answer: New Delhi A Proper Noun Since It Names A Specific Capital City.
3. We Visited __ (A Famous Monument) Last Year.
   • Answer: The Taj Mahal / India Gate / Qutub Minar All Proper Nouns.
4. My Birthday Comes In The Month Of __.
   • Answer: January / February / March Months Are Proper Nouns.
5. __ (Name Of A Boy) Is Playing In The Garden.
   • Answer: Rohan / Amit / Kunal A Proper Noun Since It Is A Boy’s Name.
6. The River __ Flows Through Ahmedabad.
   • Answer: Sabarmati A Proper Noun Naming A Specific River.
7. I Saw A Beautiful __ (Common Noun) Flying In The Sky.
   • Answer: Bird / Kite / Airplane General Names → Common Nouns.
8. We Are Going To __ (City) Tomorrow.
   • Answer: Mumbai / Surat / Jaipur Proper Nouns Because They Are City Names.
9. __ (Teacher’s Name) Teaches Us English.
   • Answer: Mrs. Shah / Ms. Rita / Mr. Patel Proper Nouns For Teacher’s Names.
10. My Father Bought A New __. (Vehicle)
    • Answer: Car / Bike / Scooter General Names → Common Nouns.
11. The Festival Of __ Is Celebrated With Lights.
    • Answer: Diwali A Proper Noun Naming A Specific Festival.
12. I Like To Read __ (Type Of Book).
    • Answer: Stories / Comics / Novels Common Nouns Because They Are General Types Of Books.
13. They Live In The State Of __.
    • Answer: Gujarat / Rajasthan / Kerala Proper Nouns Because They Name Specific States.
14. My Pet __ Is Very Cute. (Animal)
    • Answer: Dog / Cat / Rabbit General Animal Names → Common Nouns.
15. __ (Girl’s Name) Won The First Prize.
    • Answer: Neha / Pooja / Ananya Girl’s Name → Proper Noun.
16. The __ (Common Noun) Barked Loudly At Night.
    • Answer: Dog A General Animal → Common Noun.
17. The __ (Common Noun) Is Shining Brightly.
    • Answer: Sun General Term → Common Noun.
18. I Study In __ School. (Proper Noun)
    • Answer: Delhi Public School / Bright School / St. Xavier’s School Specific School Names → Proper Nouns.
19. We Saw __ (Movie Name) Yesterday.
    • Answer: Sholay / K.g.f / Dangal Movie Names → Proper Nouns.
20. The __ (Common Noun) Was Full Of Fruits.
    • Answer: Basket / Tree Common Nouns Because They Are General Names.