Sustantivos propios y comunes is a free printable Spanish-language worksheet for Grade 2 World Languages students. It focuses on distinguishing common nouns from proper nouns using familiar examples such as Walmart, Patricio, Nueva York, libro, and perro. Students complete 11 multiple-choice questions that classify individual words or identify the sentence containing a proper noun.
The worksheet also includes two multiple-select questions in which students identify all common nouns or all proper nouns from a mixed list. This progression moves students from recognizing individual examples to locating noun types in sentences and sorting several words at once. It is useful for Spanish grammar practice, independent review, or a quick formative assessment, and it includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.
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Sustantivos propios y comunes
Total questions: 13
Name
Class
Date
1.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
Walmart
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
2.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
libro
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
3.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
Chocolate caliente
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
4.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
Patricio
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
5.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
restaurante
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
6.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
Fortnite
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
7.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
perro
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
8.
Elije si la palabra es sustantivo comun o propio.
Nueva York
a)
Sustantivo propio
b)
Sustantivo comun
9.
Elije la oracion que contiene un sustantivo propio.
a)
La familia planta flores en el jardin.
b)
La niña juega en el parque.
c)
Mi perro Tito ladra muy fuerte.
10.
Elije la oracion que contiene un sustantivo propio.
a)
Le llevamos sopa a la Sra. Cruz.
b)
Mañana es mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
c)
Me gusta jugar videojuegos con mi amigo.
11.
Elije la oracion que contiene un sustantivo propio.
a)
Mi amigo vive en Coachella.
b)
Mi familia y yo fuimos a la playa este fin de semana.
c)
A nuestro gato le gusta sentarse en el jardin.
12.
Elije todos los sustantivos comunes.
a)
Lola
b)
flor
c)
Dr. Ruiz
d)
animal
e)
casa
13.
Elije todos los sustantivos propios.
a)
papel
b)
Doritos
c)
Sra. Cortez
d)
Los Corrales
e)
pelota
Answer Key
Sustantivos propios y comunes
Total questions: 13
1.
a)
Sustantivo propio
2.
b)
Sustantivo comun
3.
b)
Sustantivo comun
4.
a)
Sustantivo propio
5.
b)
Sustantivo comun
6.
a)
Sustantivo propio
7.
b)
Sustantivo comun
8.
a)
Sustantivo propio
9.
c)
Mi perro Tito ladra muy fuerte.
10.
a)
Le llevamos sopa a la Sra. Cruz.
11.
a)
Mi amigo vive en Coachella.
12.
e)
casa
, d)
animal
, b)
flor
13.
d)
Los Corrales
, b)
Doritos
, c)
Sra. Cortez
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FAQs
What does the Sustantivos propios y comunes worksheet cover?
This Grade 2 Spanish worksheet teaches students to distinguish common nouns from proper nouns. Its 13 items include 11 multiple-choice questions classifying individual words or identifying proper nouns in sentences, followed by 2 multiple-select questions that require students to choose every common or proper noun in a mixed list. This format builds recognition, sentence-level identification, and accurate sorting skills.
How can I use this worksheet to teach common and proper nouns in Spanish?
Begin by modeling the classification of one familiar word, such as Walmart or libro, and ask students to explain what makes the example common or proper. Next, have students apply the distinction to the sentence questions, looking for the specific noun that identifies a person or place, such as Tito, Sra. Cruz, or Coachella. Finish with the two multiple-select items so students practice scanning an entire list rather than stopping after finding one correct noun.
What mistakes should I watch for on this common and proper nouns worksheet?
Students may classify every familiar word as a proper noun, especially brand or place names such as Fortnite, Walmart, or Nueva York, or overlook a proper noun embedded in an otherwise ordinary sentence. In the multiple-select questions, some students may choose only one correct option instead of all applicable nouns, or select common nouns alongside names such as Sra. Cortez and Los Corrales. Review each selected word and require students to justify whether it names a specific person, place, or entity or refers to a general category.
How do I assign and grade the Sustantivos propios y comunes worksheet?
This worksheet is available on Wayground as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key for all 13 questions. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, while the digital version can be assigned through Wayground for online completion and grading. The printable option can also support schools working to reduce screen time.
How can I differentiate this Spanish common and proper nouns worksheet for my students?
Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size, making the 13 classification items and sentence choices easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font for students who benefit from that typeface. Because the worksheet is in Spanish, the translation option can provide access in another language when students need language support before working with the noun classifications.
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