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All questions of The Noun for Class 8 Exam
Pick out the feminine form of the given masculine noun.Patriarch- a)Matroness
- b)Matriarch
- c)Patroness
- d)Mother
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Pick out the feminine form of the given masculine noun.
Patriarch
a)
Matroness
b)
Matriarch
c)
Patroness
d)
Mother
 | Shanaya Menon answered |
Explanation:
Masculine nouns are the words used to describe male persons or animals, while feminine nouns are words used to describe female persons or animals. In some cases, the feminine form is formed by adding a suffix or changing the spelling of the masculine form. Let's look at the given masculine noun and its feminine form.
Masculine Noun: Patriarch
A patriarch is a male head of a family or tribe, or a respected old man.
Feminine Form: Matriarch
A matriarch is a female head of a family or tribe, or a woman who is the oldest or most respected in a group.
Other Examples:
Masculine: Bachelor
Feminine: Spinster
Masculine: Actor
Feminine: Actress
Masculine: Lion
Feminine: Lioness
Masculine: Emperor
Feminine: Empress
Conclusion:
The correct feminine form of the given masculine noun 'Patriarch' is 'Matriarch'. Knowing the gender of a noun is important for effective communication and writing.
Masculine nouns are the words used to describe male persons or animals, while feminine nouns are words used to describe female persons or animals. In some cases, the feminine form is formed by adding a suffix or changing the spelling of the masculine form. Let's look at the given masculine noun and its feminine form.
Masculine Noun: Patriarch
A patriarch is a male head of a family or tribe, or a respected old man.
Feminine Form: Matriarch
A matriarch is a female head of a family or tribe, or a woman who is the oldest or most respected in a group.
Other Examples:
Masculine: Bachelor
Feminine: Spinster
Masculine: Actor
Feminine: Actress
Masculine: Lion
Feminine: Lioness
Masculine: Emperor
Feminine: Empress
Conclusion:
The correct feminine form of the given masculine noun 'Patriarch' is 'Matriarch'. Knowing the gender of a noun is important for effective communication and writing.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:Q. What's in this book? Look at the _________ page.- a)content
- b)contents
- c)content's
- d)contents'
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:
Q. What's in this book? Look at the _________ page.
a)
content
b)
contents
c)
content's
d)
contents'
 | Subham Das answered |
Answer:
Explanation:
The correct answer is option B, "contents".
Reasoning:
- In the given sentence, the speaker is asking about the contents of the book.
- The word "contents" refers to what is inside the book.
- The word "content" is a noun that means the substance or material contained within something.
- However, in this context, we are referring to the specific pages or sections of the book.
- The word "contents" is used as a plural noun to refer to the specific parts or divisions of a book or document.
Example:
- If someone asks, "What's in this book?" and you want to refer to the specific pages or sections, you would say, "Look at the contents page."
- The contents page usually lists the chapters or sections of the book along with the corresponding page numbers.
Therefore, the correct word to complete the sentence is "contents" (option B).
Explanation:
The correct answer is option B, "contents".
Reasoning:
- In the given sentence, the speaker is asking about the contents of the book.
- The word "contents" refers to what is inside the book.
- The word "content" is a noun that means the substance or material contained within something.
- However, in this context, we are referring to the specific pages or sections of the book.
- The word "contents" is used as a plural noun to refer to the specific parts or divisions of a book or document.
Example:
- If someone asks, "What's in this book?" and you want to refer to the specific pages or sections, you would say, "Look at the contents page."
- The contents page usually lists the chapters or sections of the book along with the corresponding page numbers.
Therefore, the correct word to complete the sentence is "contents" (option B).
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:Q. There aren't _____ people in the park today. - a)Much
- b)Few
- c)Many
- d)More
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
Q. There aren't _____ people in the park today.
a)
Much
b)
Few
c)
Many
d)
More
 | Vivek Bansal answered |
Much and many are closely related words. The main difference is that 'many' is used when the noun is countable and 'much' is used when the noun is uncountable. The sentence 'There aren't few people in the park today' means that there are many people in the park today. It is unusual to say that there are not 'few' people in a park. So, option B) Few is not the correct answer. 'Less' is usually used for singular mass nouns. Hence, option D) Less is not the right answer.
The correct option is C) Many.
The correct option is C) Many.
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:Q. Santhosh was congratulated on his victory.- a)Santosh - Common Noun; victory - Collective Noun
- b)Santosh - Common Noun; victory - Proper Noun
- c)Santosh - Abstract Noun; victory - Common Noun/Abstract Noun
- d)Santosh - Proper Noun; victory - Common Noun/Abstract Noun
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:
Q. Santhosh was congratulated on his victory.
a)
Santosh - Common Noun; victory - Collective Noun
b)
Santosh - Common Noun; victory - Proper Noun
c)
Santosh - Abstract Noun; victory - Common Noun/Abstract Noun
d)
Santosh - Proper Noun; victory - Common Noun/Abstract Noun
 | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Common nouns include both abstract as well as concrete nouns. These nouns name things, whether abstract or concrete. By abstract we mean, something that can be sensed or felt, and not touched. They include emotions and states of being. Concrete nouns can be seen, felt, tasted, smelled and heard.
Collective nouns refer to a group of things like a swarm of bees.
Proper nouns name a specific person, place or animal, for e.g. Amy, America.
Option D: In the given sentence, 'Santhosh' is the name of a particular man, hence it's a proper noun.
The noun 'victory' is an abstract thing. It refers to the state of winning. Hence it's an abstract or a common noun. So, option D is correct.
Collective nouns refer to a group of things like a swarm of bees.
Proper nouns name a specific person, place or animal, for e.g. Amy, America.
Option D: In the given sentence, 'Santhosh' is the name of a particular man, hence it's a proper noun.
The noun 'victory' is an abstract thing. It refers to the state of winning. Hence it's an abstract or a common noun. So, option D is correct.
Options A and B: 'Santosh' cannot be a common noun as it names a specific individual.
'Victory' refers to a state of winning, and does not indicate any group or individual. Hence these options are incorrect.
Option C: 'Santhosh' names a concrete noun, a man. Hence it cannot be abstract and this option is incorrect.
'Victory' refers to a state of winning, and does not indicate any group or individual. Hence these options are incorrect.
Option C: 'Santhosh' names a concrete noun, a man. Hence it cannot be abstract and this option is incorrect.
Where can I find the list of topics covered in this book? Check the ________ page.- a)chapter
- b)index
- c)indexes
- d)index's
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where can I find the list of topics covered in this book? Check the ________ page.
a)
chapter
b)
index
c)
indexes
d)
index's
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
An attributive noun is a noun that modifies another noun, by giving us more information about the noun. In the given sentence, 'contents' is attributive as it modifies the 'page'.
Options A and B: 'Contents page' is a compound noun that refers to the page in a book with a list of chapters or topics in that book.
'Content', on the other hand, refers to the ideas in a piece of writing.
Both words have different meanings and for the given sentence, 'contents' is relevant.
Hence option B is correct and A is incorrect.
Options C and D: The apostrophe s 's in 'content's' expresses possession or belonging. It is not required in this sentence and it does not form a complete meaning too.
Similarly, the apostrophe in 'contents'' is also not required. Hence options C and D are incorrect.
Options A and B: 'Contents page' is a compound noun that refers to the page in a book with a list of chapters or topics in that book.
'Content', on the other hand, refers to the ideas in a piece of writing.
Both words have different meanings and for the given sentence, 'contents' is relevant.
Hence option B is correct and A is incorrect.
Options C and D: The apostrophe s 's in 'content's' expresses possession or belonging. It is not required in this sentence and it does not form a complete meaning too.
Similarly, the apostrophe in 'contents'' is also not required. Hence options C and D are incorrect.
Pick out the feminine form of the given masculine noun.Masseur- a)Feline
- b)Misses
- c)Masseuress
- d)Masseuse
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Pick out the feminine form of the given masculine noun.
Masseur
a)
Feline
b)
Misses
c)
Masseuress
d)
Masseuse
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
We can use logic and vocabulary to determine the correct answer.
Option A- Feline is an adjective which means relating to the cat family. Hence it is incorrect.
Option B- Misses is the plural form of the word miss. Thus it is incorrect.
Option C-Masseuress in an incorrect word. Thus it is also incorrect.
Option D- Masseuse is the feminine form of Masseur. Hence Option D is the correct answer.
Option A- Feline is an adjective which means relating to the cat family. Hence it is incorrect.
Option B- Misses is the plural form of the word miss. Thus it is incorrect.
Option C-Masseuress in an incorrect word. Thus it is also incorrect.
Option D- Masseuse is the feminine form of Masseur. Hence Option D is the correct answer.
Fill in the blank with the plural form of the noun in brackets:Q. My (daughter-in-law) ______________ prepared dinner for me.- a)daughters-in-law
- b)daughter-in-laws
- c)daughters-in-laws
- d)daughter-in-law
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the plural form of the noun in brackets:
Q. My (daughter-in-law) ______________ prepared dinner for me.
a)
daughters-in-law
b)
daughter-in-laws
c)
daughters-in-laws
d)
daughter-in-law
 | Sanjana Banerjee answered |
Answer:
The correct answer is option A, daughters-in-law.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun in question is "daughter-in-law," which refers to a woman who is married to one's son. When we want to pluralize this noun, we follow the general rule for forming plurals of compound nouns that end in a noun + hyphen + noun structure.
To form the plural of "daughter-in-law," we pluralize the noun "daughter" by adding an "s" to the end. The hyphen and the word "in-law" remain unchanged.
Therefore, the plural form of "daughter-in-law" is "daughters-in-law."
Let's analyze the options:
a) daughters-in-law: This option is the correct plural form of "daughter-in-law." It follows the established pluralization rule for compound nouns ending in a noun + hyphen + noun structure.
b) daughter-in-lawsc: This option is incorrect because "daughters-in-law" should not end with a "c." It is necessary to add an "s" to form the plural.
c) daughters-in-laws: This option is incorrect because "daughters-in-law" should not end with a "s." It is necessary to add an "s" to form the plural.
d) daughter-in-law: This option is incorrect because it is the singular form of "daughter-in-law," not the plural.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A, daughters-in-law.
The correct answer is option A, daughters-in-law.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun in question is "daughter-in-law," which refers to a woman who is married to one's son. When we want to pluralize this noun, we follow the general rule for forming plurals of compound nouns that end in a noun + hyphen + noun structure.
To form the plural of "daughter-in-law," we pluralize the noun "daughter" by adding an "s" to the end. The hyphen and the word "in-law" remain unchanged.
Therefore, the plural form of "daughter-in-law" is "daughters-in-law."
Let's analyze the options:
a) daughters-in-law: This option is the correct plural form of "daughter-in-law." It follows the established pluralization rule for compound nouns ending in a noun + hyphen + noun structure.
b) daughter-in-lawsc: This option is incorrect because "daughters-in-law" should not end with a "c." It is necessary to add an "s" to form the plural.
c) daughters-in-laws: This option is incorrect because "daughters-in-law" should not end with a "s." It is necessary to add an "s" to form the plural.
d) daughter-in-law: This option is incorrect because it is the singular form of "daughter-in-law," not the plural.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A, daughters-in-law.
Choose the correct noun form of the given verb:Produce- a)produce
- b)produceful
- c)produceness
- d)production
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correct noun form of the given verb:
Produce
a)
produce
b)
produceful
c)
produceness
d)
production
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
An abstract noun is a noun that cannot be seen or touched. It is an idea, quality or state.
Option D: 'Production' is an abstract noun form of the given verb. It refers to the manufacturing or making of goods. For example, 'the indefinite ways of food production'. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: 'Produce' is also a noun, but it isn't the noun form of the given verb; it refers to agricultural products and not the act of producing. Hence option A is incorrect.
Options B and C: The words 'produceful' and 'produceness' do not exist. Hence options B and C are incorrect.
Option D: 'Production' is an abstract noun form of the given verb. It refers to the manufacturing or making of goods. For example, 'the indefinite ways of food production'. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: 'Produce' is also a noun, but it isn't the noun form of the given verb; it refers to agricultural products and not the act of producing. Hence option A is incorrect.
Options B and C: The words 'produceful' and 'produceness' do not exist. Hence options B and C are incorrect.
Choose the feminine form of the given masculine noun:Fiancé- a)Wife
- b)Fiancite
- c)Fiancess
- d)Fiancée
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the feminine form of the given masculine noun:
Fiancé
a)
Wife
b)
Fiancite
c)
Fiancess
d)
Fiancée
| | Maheshwar Singh answered |
Explanation:
Definition:
The masculine noun "Fiancé" refers to a man who is engaged to be married.
Feminine Form:
The feminine form of the noun "Fiancé" is "Fiancée."
Explanation:
In French, words have gender, and the word "Fiancé" is masculine, while "Fiancée" is its feminine counterpart. The accent mark over the second "e" in "Fiancée" indicates the feminine form. So, when referring to a woman who is engaged to be married, we use the term "Fiancée."
Correct Answer:
The correct feminine form of the masculine noun "Fiancé" is "Fiancée."
Definition:
The masculine noun "Fiancé" refers to a man who is engaged to be married.
Feminine Form:
The feminine form of the noun "Fiancé" is "Fiancée."
Explanation:
In French, words have gender, and the word "Fiancé" is masculine, while "Fiancée" is its feminine counterpart. The accent mark over the second "e" in "Fiancée" indicates the feminine form. So, when referring to a woman who is engaged to be married, we use the term "Fiancée."
Correct Answer:
The correct feminine form of the masculine noun "Fiancé" is "Fiancée."
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:Q. The Portuguese were the first to reach India- a)Portuguese, India - Common Nouns
- b)Portuguese, India - Proper Nouns
- c)Portuguese - Proper Noun, India - Common Noun
- d)Portuguese - Common Noun, India - Proper Noun
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:
Q. The Portuguese were the first to reach India
a)
Portuguese, India - Common Nouns
b)
Portuguese, India - Proper Nouns
c)
Portuguese - Proper Noun, India - Common Noun
d)
Portuguese - Common Noun, India - Proper Noun
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Common nouns are words that name general people, places, things and ideas whereas proper nouns name a specific person, place, or thing. For example, 'country' is a common noun and 'India' is a proper noun. The first letter of a proper noun is capitalized. From the given options, Option B is correct because Portuguese and India are proper nouns that name a group of people of a specific nationality and country, respectively. Option A is incorrect because Portuguese and India are both proper nouns, not common nouns. Portuguese is a proper noun that refers to people from a specific country, Portugal and India names a specific country. Option C is incorrect because India is a proper noun that names a specific country. Option D is incorrect because Portuguese is not a common noun, it's a proper noun that refers to citizens of the country Portugal.
Fill in the blank with a suitable noun:Q. Even though age has caught up with him now, he is still always on the ________.- a)move
- b)take
- c)road
- d)give
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with a suitable noun:
Q. Even though age has caught up with him now, he is still always on the ________.
a)
move
b)
take
c)
road
d)
give
| | Sanjana Banerjee answered |
Answer:
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - move.
Age catching up:
When age catches up with someone, it means that they are getting older and experiencing the physical and mental changes that come with aging. As people age, they tend to become less active and often slow down. However, in this case, despite his age catching up with him, the person mentioned in the question is still always on the move.
Meaning of "on the move":
Being "on the move" means being constantly active, busy, or in motion. It implies that the person is always doing something, never staying still, and constantly engaged in various activities and tasks.
Reasoning:
The other options - "take," "road," and "give" - do not accurately convey the idea of being active or constantly in motion like the phrase "on the move" does.
- "Take" implies the act of receiving or accepting something, and it is not directly related to being active.
- "Road" simply refers to a path or route, and it does not capture the sense of activity or busyness.
- "Give" means to provide or offer something, but it does not convey the idea of being constantly on the move or active.
Therefore, the most suitable noun to fill in the blank is "move" as it accurately reflects the meaning of being active and constantly engaged in various activities despite the person's age catching up with them.
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - move.
Age catching up:
When age catches up with someone, it means that they are getting older and experiencing the physical and mental changes that come with aging. As people age, they tend to become less active and often slow down. However, in this case, despite his age catching up with him, the person mentioned in the question is still always on the move.
Meaning of "on the move":
Being "on the move" means being constantly active, busy, or in motion. It implies that the person is always doing something, never staying still, and constantly engaged in various activities and tasks.
Reasoning:
The other options - "take," "road," and "give" - do not accurately convey the idea of being active or constantly in motion like the phrase "on the move" does.
- "Take" implies the act of receiving or accepting something, and it is not directly related to being active.
- "Road" simply refers to a path or route, and it does not capture the sense of activity or busyness.
- "Give" means to provide or offer something, but it does not convey the idea of being constantly on the move or active.
Therefore, the most suitable noun to fill in the blank is "move" as it accurately reflects the meaning of being active and constantly engaged in various activities despite the person's age catching up with them.
Choose the feminine form of the given masculine noun.Fraternal- a)Sororal
- b)Maternal
- c)Patenal
- d)Fraternalle
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the feminine form of the given masculine noun.
Fraternal
a)
Sororal
b)
Maternal
c)
Patenal
d)
Fraternalle
| | Vivek Bansal answered |
Option C and option D are misspelt words. Hence, these options can be eliminated as incorrect answers.
Option B,maternal,is the feminine form of paternal. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option A, sororal, is the feminine form of fraternal. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Option B,maternal,is the feminine form of paternal. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option A, sororal, is the feminine form of fraternal. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:Q. His ________ turned grey.- a)hair has
- b)hairs have
- c)hairs has
- d)hair have
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
Q. His ________ turned grey.
a)
hair has
b)
hairs have
c)
hairs has
d)
hair have
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
'Hair', as a noun, is generally a non-countable noun and therefore has no plural form. Has is used alongside the pronouns he/she/it/who and with singular nouns. Since 'hair' is singular in this particular sentence, option A is the correct answer.
Fill in the blank with the singular form of the noun in brackets.Q. The apple (trees) _______ in the garden is bearing fruit.- a)trees
- b)tree
- c)treed
- d)treen
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Fill in the blank with the singular form of the noun in brackets.
Q. The apple (trees) _______ in the garden is bearing fruit.
a)
trees
b)
tree
c)
treed
d)
treen
| | Sanjana Banerjee answered |
Explanation:
- The given sentence is: "The apple (trees) _______ in the garden is bearing fruit."
- We need to fill in the blank with the singular form of the noun in brackets, which is "trees".
- The singular form of "trees" is "tree".
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - tree.
Reasoning:
- In English grammar, nouns can be either singular or plural.
- The singular form of a noun is used when referring to one person, thing, place, or idea.
- The plural form of a noun is used when referring to more than one person, thing, place, or idea.
- In this sentence, we are talking about one apple tree, so we need to use the singular form of the noun "tree".
- The word "tree" is the correct singular form of the noun "trees" in this context.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - tree.
- The given sentence is: "The apple (trees) _______ in the garden is bearing fruit."
- We need to fill in the blank with the singular form of the noun in brackets, which is "trees".
- The singular form of "trees" is "tree".
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - tree.
Reasoning:
- In English grammar, nouns can be either singular or plural.
- The singular form of a noun is used when referring to one person, thing, place, or idea.
- The plural form of a noun is used when referring to more than one person, thing, place, or idea.
- In this sentence, we are talking about one apple tree, so we need to use the singular form of the noun "tree".
- The word "tree" is the correct singular form of the noun "trees" in this context.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - tree.
Identify the noun:Q. Please help yourself to the drinks.- a)please
- b)yourself
- c)drinks
- d)to
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the noun:
Q. Please help yourself to the drinks.
a)
please
b)
yourself
c)
drinks
d)
to
 | Shreya Mukherjee answered |
Identifying the noun:
Explanation:
The noun in this sentence is "drinks."
Analysis:
- Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
- In this sentence, "drinks" refers to the beverages that are being offered.
Importance of Identifying Nouns:
- Nouns are essential for understanding the subject and object of a sentence.
- By identifying the noun, we can clarify what the sentence is about and how different words relate to each other.
Therefore, in the sentence "Please help yourself to the drinks," the noun is "drinks."
Explanation:
The noun in this sentence is "drinks."
Analysis:
- Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
- In this sentence, "drinks" refers to the beverages that are being offered.
Importance of Identifying Nouns:
- Nouns are essential for understanding the subject and object of a sentence.
- By identifying the noun, we can clarify what the sentence is about and how different words relate to each other.
Therefore, in the sentence "Please help yourself to the drinks," the noun is "drinks."
Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the best option from those given below.Q. I have bought a new _____.- a)Spectacle
- b)Spectacles
- c)pair of spectacle
- d)pair of spectacles
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the best option from those given below.
Q. I have bought a new _____.
a)
Spectacle
b)
Spectacles
c)
pair of spectacle
d)
pair of spectacles
| | Vivek Bansal answered |
In grammar, when we refer to something that exists in numbers of 'two' for e.g legs and trousers, ears and earrings, glasses or spectacles, we use the word 'pair' to indicate that they are singular in number but two of them make one item. So, the correct answer is option D) a pair of spectacles where the word 'spectacles' indicates that there are two i.e one for each eye but together they make one item so they are referred to as 'a' pair. Since the subject is 'pair' which is singular, we use the phrase 'a pair'.
Choose the feminine form of the given masculine noun.Henry- a)Henrietta
- b)Henrie
- c)Henerette
- d)She- Henry
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the feminine form of the given masculine noun.
Henry
a)
Henrietta
b)
Henrie
c)
Henerette
d)
She- Henry
| | Vivek Bansal answered |
Henrietta is a name for females. It is derived from the male name Henry. Thus option A is the correct answer.
Option B,C and D are incorrect words. Hence these options can be eliminated as incorrect answers.
Option B,C and D are incorrect words. Hence these options can be eliminated as incorrect answers.
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:Q. How much of the amount has been spent?- a)Amount - Uncountable noun
- b)Amount - Countable noun
- c)Much, Amount - Uncountable nouns
- d)Much, Amount - Countable nouns
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:
Q. How much of the amount has been spent?
a)
Amount - Uncountable noun
b)
Amount - Countable noun
c)
Much, Amount - Uncountable nouns
d)
Much, Amount - Countable nouns
| | Vivek Bansal answered |
Countable nouns name things or beings that can be counted. For example, one apple, three bears, etc.
Uncountable nouns cannot be counted, because they refer to quantity or mass. For example, some milk, some apple juice, etc.
Option A: 'Amount' refers to the quantity of something. It cannot be counted, and is hence uncountable. So, option A is right.
Options B and D: The noun 'amount' refers to a quantity and hence cannot be counted. It indicates a mass and hence is an uncountable noun.
Options C and D: 'Much' is a quantifier and indicates the amount or degree of something. It means 'a large amount'. It's not a noun and hence cannot be categorized as countable or uncountable.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Uncountable nouns cannot be counted, because they refer to quantity or mass. For example, some milk, some apple juice, etc.
Option A: 'Amount' refers to the quantity of something. It cannot be counted, and is hence uncountable. So, option A is right.
Options B and D: The noun 'amount' refers to a quantity and hence cannot be counted. It indicates a mass and hence is an uncountable noun.
Options C and D: 'Much' is a quantifier and indicates the amount or degree of something. It means 'a large amount'. It's not a noun and hence cannot be categorized as countable or uncountable.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:Q. He has learned the alphabet.- a)Alphabet - Countable
- b)Alphabet - Uncountable
- c)He, alphabet - Countable
- d)He - Countable; Alphabet - Uncountable
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:
Q. He has learned the alphabet.
a)
Alphabet - Countable
b)
Alphabet - Uncountable
c)
He, alphabet - Countable
d)
He - Countable; Alphabet - Uncountable
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Countable nouns refer to things that can be counted, and have a singular and plural form, like apple/apples. Uncountable nouns refer to things that cannot be counted, they do not have a plural form, for example: rice, milk. From the given options, A is correct as 'alphabet' refers to a set of letters of a language. The plural of alphabet is alphabets and it's a countable noun. Option B is incorrect because the noun is not an uncountable, it can be modified by a number, hence it's countable. Option C is incorrect because the question asks for nouns to be picked out, and 'he' is a pronoun. Option D is incorrect because 'he' is not a noun, so it can't be countable or uncountable and 'alphabet' is a countable, and not an uncountable noun.
Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:Q. The officer asked for a cup of water.- a)officer, cup - Countable; water - Uncountable
- b)officer, cup - Uncountable; water - Countable
- c)officer - Countable; cup,water - Uncountable
- d)cup - Countable; water - Uncountable
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:
Q. The officer asked for a cup of water.
a)
officer, cup - Countable; water - Uncountable
b)
officer, cup - Uncountable; water - Countable
c)
officer - Countable; cup,water - Uncountable
d)
cup - Countable; water - Uncountable
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Countable nouns refer to things that can be counted, they have a singular and plural form, like apple/apples. Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted, and they do not have a plural form, like rice, flour, milk. In option A, 'officer' refers to a person, persons can be counted, and 'cup' can also be counted, hence they're countable nouns. Water cannot be counted, you can't say three waters or few waters, hence it's an uncountable noun and option A is thus, correct. Option B is incorrect, as 'officer' and 'cup' are not uncountable, they have a plural form officers and cups, and water cannot be counted, hence it's not a countable noun. Option C is incorrect, officer and water have been correctly identified as countable and uncountable but cup is not an uncountable noun. It's a thing that has a plural form and can be counted as two cups, three cups and so on, hence it's a countable noun. In option D, the nouns are correctly identified as countable and uncountable, but we've been asked to pick out all the nouns, 'officer' being a noun is missing from this option, hence option D is incorrect.
A ______ of directors. Give correct collective noun.- a)group
- b)bunch
- c)board
- d)team
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A ______ of directors. Give correct collective noun.
a)
group
b)
bunch
c)
board
d)
team
| | Vivek Bansal answered |
(C) 'board' is the right answer.
Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:Q. Black soil has the highest fertility.- a)soil, fertility - Uncountable
- b)soil, fertility - Countable
- c)soil, black, fertility - Uncountable
- d)soil, black, fertility - Countable
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:
Q. Black soil has the highest fertility.
a)
soil, fertility - Uncountable
b)
soil, fertility - Countable
c)
soil, black, fertility - Uncountable
d)
soil, black, fertility - Countable
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Countable nouns refer to things that can be counted, they have a singular and plural form, like apple/apples. Uncountable nouns refer to things that cannot be counted, and do not have a plural form, like rice, milk, flour. In the given sentence, 'soil' is made up of a million particles which cannot be individually counted, it's referred to as an entire mass, hence it's an uncountable noun. 'Fertility' is a state of being fertile, it's an abstract noun that cannot be counted, it's an uncountable noun, hence Option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because it states that both these nouns are countable, which isn't true. You cannot count soil, which is next to impossible to count, as it is made up of minuscule particles, and fertility is an abstract noun that describes a state of being. Option C is incorrect because 'black' is an adjective that modifies the noun 'soil', it is not an uncountable noun. Option D is incorrect because 'soil' and 'fertility' cannot be counted, and 'black' is not a noun.
Pick out the proper nouns and common nouns from the following sentence:Q. Newton discovered the Law of Gravity.- a)Newton - Proper Noun
- b)Newton - Common Noun
- c)Gravity - Proper Noun
- d)Law - Proper Noun
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Pick out the proper nouns and common nouns from the following sentence:
Q. Newton discovered the Law of Gravity.
a)
Newton - Proper Noun
b)
Newton - Common Noun
c)
Gravity - Proper Noun
d)
Law - Proper Noun
| | Vivek Bansal answered |
There are two proper nouns in this statement: Newton - the name of the scientist and 'the Law of Gravity' - the name of a law of physics. 'Law' and 'gravity' are common nouns. Out of the four options, the only correct one is 'Newton - Proper Noun'.
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:Q. All the things in the world are made up of atoms.- a)things, world, atoms - Common Noun
- b)all, things, world, atoms - Common Noun
- c)all, things, world, atoms - Proper Noun
- d)things, world, atoms - Proper Noun
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:
Q. All the things in the world are made up of atoms.
a)
things, world, atoms - Common Noun
b)
all, things, world, atoms - Common Noun
c)
all, things, world, atoms - Proper Noun
d)
things, world, atoms - Proper Noun
| | Priyanka Kapoor answered |
Common nouns name general things, whereas proper nouns name specific individuals or things. For example, 'man' is a common noun whereas Thomas is a proper noun, a specific name for a particular man. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.
Option A: 'Things', 'world' and 'atoms' are general names for things. Also, common nouns begin with small letters 't', 'w' and 'a'. (An exception: in any sentence or a phrase in a new line, the first letter of the first word is a capital.)
Hence they are common nouns.
So, this option is the right one.
Options B, C and D: 'All' is a determiner that comes before articles, nouns or numbers. It isn't a noun.
Proper nouns begin with capital letters 'T', 'W' and 'A' whereas the nouns here begin with small letters 't', 'w' and 'a'.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Option A: 'Things', 'world' and 'atoms' are general names for things. Also, common nouns begin with small letters 't', 'w' and 'a'. (An exception: in any sentence or a phrase in a new line, the first letter of the first word is a capital.)
Hence they are common nouns.
So, this option is the right one.
Options B, C and D: 'All' is a determiner that comes before articles, nouns or numbers. It isn't a noun.
Proper nouns begin with capital letters 'T', 'W' and 'A' whereas the nouns here begin with small letters 't', 'w' and 'a'.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
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