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Choose the sentence that uses a common noun:
  • a)
    We visited the Grand Canyon.
  • b)
    She borrowed a book from the library.
  • c)
    They admired the Mona Lisa.
  • d)
    He went to Paris last summer.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohini Seth answered
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. "Book" and "library" are common nouns because they refer to general items and places. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they start a sentence (e.g., "city," "river").
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The _____ of Mount Everest is a great challenge for climbers.
  • a)
    climbing
  • b)
    climb
  • c)
    climbs
  • d)
    climber's
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dishani Pillai answered
Understanding the Correct Answer
The correct answer to the sentence is option 'b' - "climb." Let's break down the reasoning behind this choice.
Sentence Structure
- The sentence reads: "The _____ of Mount Everest is a great challenge for climbers."
- The blank needs a noun that describes the challenge associated with Mount Everest.
Options Analysis
- a) climbing: This is a gerund (verb form acting as a noun) but does not fit well in this context. It suggests the action rather than the noun we need.
- b) climb: This is a noun that refers specifically to the act of climbing or the ascent itself. It fits perfectly in the sentence, indicating that the act of climbing Mount Everest poses a challenge.
- c) climbs: This is a plural noun that refers to multiple instances of climbing. It does not fit the context as we are referring to the singular challenge of climbing Everest.
- d) climbers: This refers to the people who climb. While they face challenges, the sentence specifically requires a noun that identifies the challenge itself, not the individuals.
Conclusion
- In summary, option 'b' - "climb" is the best fit as it directly addresses the challenge of climbing Mount Everest. The choice of the noun emphasizes the difficulty of the ascent, making it clear and precise in context.

Identify the abstract noun in the following sentence: "Her courage in the face of danger was admirable."
  • a)
    Her
  • b)
    Courage
  • c)
    Danger
  • d)
    Admirable
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Torcia Education answered
An abstract noun represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object. "Courage" is an abstract noun because it refers to a quality or state. Abstract nouns often describe emotions, feelings, or concepts, such as "happiness," "freedom," or "truth."

Which of the following sentences uses a gender-specific noun?
  • a)
    The doctor is very knowledgeable.
  • b)
    The nurse attended to the patient.
  • c)
    The teacher gave the students their assignments.
  • d)
    The waiter served the meal.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dr Manju Sen answered
Gender-specific nouns refer to a specific gender. In the sentence, "waiter" is a gender-specific noun referring to a male person who serves food. Gender-specific nouns can be used to indicate male or female roles, such as "waiter" and "waitress."

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
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?

Sanchita Kulkarni answered
Explanation:

Many
- The word "many" is used to indicate a large number of people.
- In this sentence, the speaker is referring to the absence of a large number of people in the park.
- Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "many".
By choosing option 'C', the sentence would read: "There aren't many people in the park today." This conveys the intended meaning that there are not a large number of people present in the park.

Which of the following sentences contains an uncountable noun?
  • a)
    She has many books on her shelf.
  • b)
    There is too much traffic on the road.
  • c)
    He bought several apples.
  • d)
    They watched a movie together.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Torcia Education answered
An uncountable noun refers to something that cannot be counted individually because it represents a mass or a general quantity. In the sentence "There is too much traffic on the road," the noun "traffic" is uncountable because it refers to a general quantity of vehicles on the road, not individual vehicles. You cannot count "traffic" in individual units. In contrast, the other sentences refer to countable nouns: books, apples, and a movie, which can be counted individually.

Identify the kind of noun the underlined word represents.
The team won the championship.
  • a)
    Abstract Noun
  • b)
    Common Noun
  • c)
    Material Noun
  • d)
    Collective Noun
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Torcia Education answered
The word "team" represents a group of people working together. Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals or things considered as a single unit. Therefore, "team" is a collective noun.

My brother's _____ are scattered all over his room.
  • a)
    toy
  • b)
    toys
  • c)
    toy's
  • d)
    toying
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dr Manju Sen answered
"Toys" is the plural form of "toy," indicating more than one toy. Plural nouns are used to refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea and typically end in "s" or "es" (e.g., "books," "boxes").

Choose the option that best corrects the statement at the underlined point:
Baboons are an African and Arabian Old World monkey, nearly the largest non-hominoid members of the primate order.
  • a)
    no change
  • b)
    African and Arabian Old World monkeys
  • c)
    an African and Arabian primate
  • d)
    an African and Arabian species of monkey
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
First we must realize that the subject is 'Baboons', which is plural. Hence, we need to use a plural noun. So, we cannot use the options that have the article 'an' in them. This is because 'an' is used with singular nouns. The only option remaining is, thererfore, the right one: option B.

Choose the correct form of the verb and noun to fill in the blank:
There _________ more than one _______living in the hole in the garden.
  • a)
    is, rabbit
  • b)
    are, rabbits
  • c)
    is, rabbits
  • d)
    are, rabbit
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Devika Basak answered
Explanation:

In this sentence, we need to determine the correct form of the verb and noun to fill in the blank. Let's analyze the options and eliminate the incorrect ones.

Option A: "is, rabbit"
- The verb "is" is singular and matches with the singular noun "rabbit."
- This option is incorrect because the sentence states that there is more than one living in the hole, which means the noun should be plural.

Option B: "are, rabbits"
- The verb "are" is plural and matches with the plural noun "rabbits."
- This option is correct because it agrees with the sentence, which states that there are more than one living in the hole.

Option C: "is, rabbits"
- The verb "is" is singular, but the noun "rabbits" is plural.
- This option is incorrect because the verb and noun do not agree in number.

Option D: "are, rabbit"
- The verb "are" is plural, but the noun "rabbit" is singular.
- This option is incorrect because the verb and noun do not agree in number.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B: "are, rabbits."

The artist's _____ were displayed in the gallery.
  • a)
    paintings
  • b)
    painting
  • c)
    paint
  • d)
    painter
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Torcia Education answered
"Paintings" is the plural form of "painting," indicating multiple works of art by the artist. Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea and typically end in "s" or "es" (e.g., "paintings," "sculptures").

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?

Preethi Dasgupta answered
Explanation:

1. Masculine Noun:
- The given masculine noun is "Fraternal", which refers to something related to brothers.

2. Feminine Form:
- The feminine form of "fraternal" would be the closest equivalent related to sisters.

3. Options:
- (a) Sororal - This is the correct feminine form as it refers to something related to sisters.
- (b) Maternal - This term is related to mothers, not sisters.
- (c) Paternal - This term is related to fathers, not sisters.
- (d) Fraternalle - This is not a valid term.
Therefore, the correct feminine form of the given masculine noun "Fraternal" is option (a) Sororal.

Choose the word from the options given below that best completes the sentence.
Billy's shoes look really dirty. Didn't he bring clean _______ ?
  • a)
    One
  • b)
    Ones
  • c)
    Any
  • d)
    Some
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
Option B is the correct answer as 'ones' is used in place of plural nouns, like 'shoes'.
Option A is incorrect because 'one' is used in place of singular nouns.
Options C and D are incorrect simply because using them would be grammatically incorrect and would make no logical sense.

Identify the feminine form of the noun: comedian
  • a)
    comedienne
  • b)
    comedianna
  • c)
    comedianess
  • d)
    comediatrix
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Correct answer is option A. The feminine form of comedian is comedienne; 
Options B, C and D are incorrect as there is no word such as comedianna or comedianess or comediatrix in the English language.

Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:
Kamala Das is good at poetry.
  • a)
    Kamala Das, poetry - Countable
  • b)
    Kamala Das - Countable, poetry - Uncountable
  • c)
    Kamala Das, poetry - Uncountable
  • d)
    Kamala Das - Uncountable, poetry - Countable
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dishani Pillai answered


Countable and Uncountable Nouns in the Sentence

Countable and uncountable nouns are different types of nouns based on their ability to be counted. In the sentence "Kamala Das is good at poetry," the countable and uncountable nouns can be identified as follows:

Countable Noun:
- Kamala Das

Uncountable Noun:
- poetry

In this sentence, "Kamala Das" is a countable noun because it refers to a specific person who can be counted as one individual. On the other hand, "poetry" is an uncountable noun because it represents a concept or a mass noun that cannot be counted in the same way as countable nouns.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B, which correctly identifies "Kamala Das" as a countable noun and "poetry" as an uncountable noun in the given sentence.

Choose the feminine form of the given masculine noun.
Paul
  • a)
    Paltrix
  • b)
    Pauless
  • c)
    Paulina
  • d)
    Pale
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
We can use logic and vocabulary to determine the correct answer. The Options A and B can be eliminated as incorrect answers as these words are misspelt. 
Paulina is a female names derived from the male name Paul. Hence,  option C is correct

Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:
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?

Saikat Mehta answered
Countable and Uncountable Nouns in the Sentence

Countable Noun:
- Alphabet

Uncountable Noun:
- None

Explanation:

Countable Noun:
- The word "alphabet" is a countable noun in this sentence. It refers to the set or collection of letters used to form words and sentences. The alphabet consists of individual letters, which can be counted. For example, we can say "He has learned all the letters of the alphabet." In this case, we are referring to the countable units of the alphabet.

Uncountable Noun:
- There are no uncountable nouns in the given sentence. Uncountable nouns are items that cannot be counted individually or separated into discrete units. They are usually substances, concepts, or abstract ideas. Examples of uncountable nouns include water, love, happiness, and information.

Summary:
In the given sentence, the word "alphabet" is the only countable noun. There are no uncountable nouns present. The countable noun "alphabet" refers to the set of individual letters, which can be counted.

Identify the sentence that contains a plural noun:
  • a)
    The children played in the park.
  • b)
    The child was very happy.
  • c)
    She gave him an apple.
  • d)
    He found a penny on the ground.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishaan Chawla answered
Understanding Plural Nouns
In English, a plural noun refers to more than one person, animal, thing, or idea. It's essential to identify these in sentences for proper grammar usage.
Analyzing the Options
Let's review each option to determine which contains a plural noun:
- Option A: The children played in the park.
- Plural noun: "children" refers to multiple kids.
- Option B: The child was very happy.
- Plural noun: "child" refers to a single kid.
- Option C: She gave him an apple.
- Plural noun: "apple" refers to one fruit.
- Option D: He found a penny on the ground.
- Plural noun: "penny" refers to one coin.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option 'A' because "children" is the only plural noun in the provided sentences.
Key Points to Remember
- Definition: Plural nouns indicate more than one.
- Examples: "children," "dogs," "books."
- Singular vs. Plural: Singular nouns refer to one (e.g., "child," "dog," "book").
Understanding the difference between singular and plural nouns is crucial for effective communication in English. Keep practicing, and you'll master it in no time!

Choose the option that best corrects the statement at the underlined point:
Although both of the children were a student in the same school, Lisa performed a lot better than Jane.
  • a)
    no change
  • b)
    regular attendees
  • c)
    a student leader
  • d)
    a student performer
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dishani Pillai answered
Explanation:

Identifying the error:
The error in the original sentence is the use of the phrase "a student" which does not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.

Correcting the error:
To correct the sentence, we need to replace the phrase "a student" with a more appropriate term that accurately describes Lisa and Jane's relationship to the school.

Explanation of the correction:
- Regular attendees: This term indicates that Lisa and Jane regularly attend the school, which is the intended meaning of the original sentence. It also highlights the fact that both children are actively participating in school activities by regularly attending classes.
Therefore, the correction in option 'B' - "regular attendees" - is the best choice as it accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.

Fill in the blank with the plural of the noun in brackets.
There were many economic (crisis) _______ in that century.
  • a)
    crisis
  • b)
    crises
  • c)
    crisises
  • d)
    crisis'
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pallavi Roy answered


Explanation:

There were many economic (crisis) crises in that century.

Plural Form of the Noun "Crisis":
- The singular form of the noun is "crisis."
- When we want to talk about more than one crisis, we use the plural form "crises."

Answer Justification:
- In this sentence, we are talking about multiple economic crises in a particular century, so the correct plural form of the noun "crisis" to use is "crises."
- Option 'b' correctly represents the plural form of the noun in this context.

Identify the proper noun in the following sentence: "Every summer, Sarah visits her grandparents in an old town."
  • a)
    Sarah
  • b)
    Town
  • c)
    Old
  • d)
    Grandparents
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 6 answered
A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization and is always capitalized. In the sentence, "Sarah" is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a person.

Pick out the countable and uncountable nouns from the following sentence:
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?

Sarita Singh 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.

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?

Coders Trust answered
Option D: 'Fiancée' is the feminine form of the noun 'fiancé'.
Hence option D is correct.
Option A: 'Wife' is the feminine form of the noun 'husband'.
Options B and C: The words 'fiancite' and 'fiancess' do not exist in standard English language.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.

In the following sentence, a word has been italicized. To what category of noun does it belong?
We all love honesty.
  • a)
    Abstract Noun / Uncountable Noun
  • b)
    Abstract Noun / Countable Noun
  • c)
    Concrete Noun / Uncountable Noun
  • d)
    Concrete Noun / Countable Noun
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kapoor answered
Abstract nouns denote a quality, an idea or state, as opposed to concrete objects. Most abstract nouns are uncountable. The italicized word 'honesty' refers to the state of being honest, hence it's an abstract as well as uncountable noun and option A is thus, correct. Option B is incorrect because honesty cannot be counted, it's a state of being which is abstract in nature and cannot be measured. Option C is incorrect because concrete nouns refer to physical objects whereas honesty is not a physical object. Option D is incorrect because honesty is not a physical object, nor can it be counted.

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