Naming Words in Sentences

Part 1: Read, Spot & Shade the Noun

Grade 1 English

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👦 Person (Tao) 🏫 Place (Lugar) 🐱 Animal (Hayop) ✏️ Thing (Bagay)

Test 1 Read each sentence. Look at the picture clue. Shade the circle ( ⚫ ) of the naming word.

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The cute cat sleeps on the soft mat.

cute cat sleeps

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Our kind teacher reads a big book.

kind teacher reads

3

The yellow bus stops at the corner.

yellow bus stops

4

Mother bought a juicy red apple.

juicy red apple

5

A happy puppy barks in the yard.

happy puppy barks

Classifying Nouns

Part 2: Person, Place, Animal, or Thing?

Grade 1 English

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Test 2 Read each sentence. Look at the underlined naming word. Shade the circle ( ⚫ ) of its category.

6 Children run and laugh at the park.

Person Place Animal Thing

7 The friendly doctor checks my heartbeat.

Person Place Animal Thing

8 A little green frog hops into the pond.

Person Place Animal Thing

9 Maria writes her name with a sharp pencil.

Person Place Animal Thing

10 We read and learn new things at school.

Person Place Animal Thing

Naming Word Challenge

Part 3: Two Naming Words & Word Bank

Grade 1 English

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Test 3.A Each sentence has TWO (2) naming words. Find and circle ( ⭕ ) both naming words in each sentence!

11 The cute rabbit eats a sweet carrot.

💡 Hint: Look for one animal and one food!

12 A happy boy kicks the round ball.

💡 Hint: Look for one person and one toy!

13 My sister walks into the quiet library.

💡 Hint: Look for one person and one place!

Test 3.B Choose the correct naming word from the Word Bank. Write it on the line.

mango 🥭 farm 🚜 nurse 👩‍⚕️

14 Ben ate a sweet, yellow for snack.

15 Horses and cows graze peacefully on the green .

Susi sa Pagwawasto (Answer Key)

Teacher & Parent Scoring Guide • Grade 1 English

Answer Key

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🔑 Page 1: Spotting Naming Words in Sentences (5 Points)

• 1. cat (Animal) | 2. teacher (Person) | 3. bus (Thing) | 4. apple (Thing/Fruit) | 5. puppy (Animal)

🏷️ Page 2: Classifying Nouns into Categories (5 Points)

• 6. Place (park) | 7. Person (doctor) | 8. Animal (frog) | 9. Thing (pencil) | 10. Place (school)

⭐ Page 3: Two Naming Words & Word Bank (5 Points)

• 11. rabbit & carrot (Animal & Thing) | 12. boy & ball (Person & Thing)
• 13. sister & library (Person & Place) | 14. mango (Snack fruit) | 15. farm (Green grazing land)

💡 Teacher / Parent Coaching Tips

• The "Who or What" Question: Ask: "Who or what is doing something in the sentence?" The answer is always a naming word!
• Touch and See Rule: If you can see, touch, or go to it, it is a noun (Person, Place, Animal, or Thing).

📊 DepEd MATATAG Diagnostic Mastery Matrix (Grade 1 English)

• 14 – 15 Points (Napakahusay / Mastered): Accurately spots single and multiple nouns in varied positions; classifies all four categories independently.
• 10 – 13 Points (Mahusay / Proficient): Solid understanding of primary subjects; minor prompting needed for compound nouns or place names.
• Below 10 Points (Papaunlad / Needs Reinforcement): Practice real-world sorting with picture flashcards (Tao, Lugar, Hayop, Bagay) before whole sentences.