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Can you explain the answer of this question below:
"O, you pass me my ball, buddy." (Which word is a nouning noun?)
  • A:
    my
  • B:
    pass
  • C:
    buddy
  • D:
    you.
The answer is C.

Vivek Patel answered
uncountable the act or process of turning a verb or other part of speech into a noun.
In this sentence buddy is the nouning noun.
 

A noun that names a group of people, animals or things are called  _______noun.
  • a)
    Abstract noun
  • b)
    Collective noun
  • c)
    Proper noun
  • d)
    Countable noun
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Manoj Ghosh answered
A collective noun is a word that refers to a set or group of people, animals or things. Collective Nouns are also called Group Nouns and Group Names. A group of Albatross is called a Rookery.

Success seems closer to hardworking people. (Which word is an abstract noun?)
  • a)
    close
  • b)
    people
  • c)
    success
  • d)
    hardworking
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikas Kapoor answered
Abstract nouns are the words which cannot be experienced through sensory organs. Therefore , the abstract noun for  hard is hardness and not hardworking. 
So, the abstract noun here is success.  It refers to the noun which cannot be senced by smell, eyes, touch, or test.

I am so ---- that we are going to New York tomorrow. (excite)
Correct answer is 'excited'. Can you explain this answer?

Anmol Sengupta answered
So in summary, when we're talking about what excites us—the object of our excitement—we generally use “excited about” or “excited by” or “excited at.” But when we're excited on someone's else's behalf, we use “excited for.” Of course, “excited” isn't always followed by an object.

She is a very ---- woman. (determination) {write in small letter without space}
Correct answer is 'determined'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Unni answered
Explanation:

  • The given sentence requires an adjective that describes the quality of the woman in question.

  • The word 'determination' is a noun that means 'the act of deciding or settling a purpose'.

  • However, the sentence requires an adjective that describes a woman who has the quality of determination.

  • The adjective form of determination is 'determined', which means 'having a firm or fixed purpose'.

  • Therefore, the correct answer to the sentence is 'determined'.

Mice's can nibble food. (Which word is a plural possessive noun?)
  • a)
    Can
  • b)
    mice
  • c)
    nibble
  • d)
    food
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavya Sharma answered
Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns
A                B
mouse   mouse's
mice      mice's
house    house's
houses  houses'

His job is to paint houses and put paper on the walls. He is a ---- . (decorate){Write answer in small letter without spaces}
Correct answer is 'decorator'. Can you explain this answer?

Sajni Patel answered
His job is to paint houses and put paper on the walls. He is a decorator..
The word "decorator" is derived from the base verb "decorate," which means to embellish or adorn a space or object, making it more aesthetically pleasing. In the sentence "His job is to paint houses and put paper on the walls.
"Decorator" is a noun that refers to someone whose job involves decorating, such as applying paint or wallpaper to interiors to enhance their appearance. This noun form is used to denote the profession or identity of the person based on their job activities, making "decorator" the appropriate word to complete the sentence.

Please update me with new hair style. (Which word is a compound noun?)
  • a)
    update
  • b)
    hairstyle
  • c)
    new
  • d)
    me
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

A compound noun is a noun that is made with two or more words. A compound noun is usually [noun + noun] or [adjective + noun], but there are other combinations (see below). It is important to understand and recognize compound nouns. Each compound noun acts as a single unit and can be modified by adjectives and other nouns.

Common Compound Nouns
Below are some of the most common compound nouns, their independent forms, and examples of how to use the compound noun. It is not a complete list by no means.

Boyfriend/girlfriend – boy+friend/girl+friend
My boyfriend and I are going to the movies tonight.
Gemma is my girlfriend.

Policeman/Fireman – Police+man/Fire+man
The Policeman rushed to the scene of the crime.
A fireman was severely injured in the blazing fire.

Rainfall – Rain+fall
We have had a lot of flooding because of the constant rainfall of late.

Haircut – Hair+cut
Get your haircut today, please.

Mrs. Akmal was an incharge at our Junior School. (Which word is a predicate noun?)
  • a)
    school
  • b)
    Mrs. Akmal
  • c)
    Incharge
  • d)
    our
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Manoj Ghosh answered
A predicate noun is a single noun or a noun phrase that renames the subject of a sentence and follows a form of the verb “to be” or another linking verb. Forms of the verb “to be” include:
is, was, am, are, be, being, been, has been, may be, and were

Other verbs that may be linking verbs or action verbs include:

smell, taste, feel, sound, grow, seem, remain, become, continue, appear, turn, and stay

Examples of sentences with the predicate nouns underlined are:
Mr. Smith is a doctor.
My son became a professional soccer player.

Hence, in the given sentence, incharge is the predicate noun.

Carla's English is very bad. She must make ________. 
Correct answer is 'progress'. Can you explain this answer?

Progress because if anyone less achieve in any field of study or life then he more to try more achieve... so progress is answer...

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words given in the brackets.
Mr. Parks' lessons are really ---- . I hate his lessons. (bore) 
  • a)
    bore
  • b)
    bored
  • c)
    boring
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Rana answered
Mr. Parks' lessons are really boring. I hate his lessons.
In the sentence "Mr. Parks' lessons are really ---- . I hate his lessons. (bore)," the appropriate form of the word "bore" to use is "boring." The reason for this choice is that "boring" is an adjective, which is needed to describe Mr. Parks' lessons. The base word "bore" is a verb, and to convey the idea that his lessons cause a feeling of boredom, we use the -ing form of the verb to create an adjective. Adjectives are used to modify nouns, in this case, "lessons," to express qualities or states.

An enormous _______ of locusts ate all of the crops.
  • a)
    Swarm
  • b)
    Bunch
  • c)
    Herd
  • d)
    Bevy
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Rana answered
A swarm is a large group of locusts that move together in a coordinated manner. They can cause significant damage to crops by consuming all of them. Therefore, the correct answer is "swarm" because it accurately describes the behavior of locusts in this context. The other options, such as herd, bunch, and bevy, do not specifically refer to a large group of locusts and are not as suitable in this scenario.

Good friends are beauty of life. (Which word is a countable noun?)
  • a)
    Friends
  • b)
    good
  • c)
    beauty
  • d)
    are
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

COUNTABLE NOUNS
Countable nouns are for things we can count using numbers. They have a singular and a plural form. The singular form can use the determiner "a" or "an". If you want to ask about the quantity of a countable noun, you ask "How many?" combined with the plural countable noun.

My grandmother is good at telling a funny stories. (Which word is a plural noun?)
  • a)
    telling
  • b)
    stories
  • c)
    funny
  • d)
    goad
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nouns are words used to name people, places, things, and animals.

Example:  The dog in this picture is named Max.

'Dog' is the name used for this animal. So, the word 'dog' is a noun.
as well as 
My grandmother is good at telling a funny stories.
stories is the thing so the word stories is a noun.

The police controlled the crowd. The ‘crowd’ is _________ noun.
  • a)
    Proper 
  • b)
    Abstract 
  • c)
    Collective 
  • d)
    Countable 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gauri Iyer answered
Police the crowd to ensure their safety and maintain order. They may use various tactics such as forming a perimeter, directing traffic, monitoring for any suspicious activity, and intervening if any disturbances or conflicts arise. Their goal is to ensure that everyone in the crowd can peacefully exercise their rights and that the event or situation remains under control.

The selection of books in the library was diverse, catering to readers of all ages.
  • a)
    selection of books in the library was
  • b)
    selections of books in the library were
  • c)
     selection of books in the library were
  • d)
     selections of book in the library was
  • e)
    selection of book in the library were
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Shalini Patel answered
This sentence requires correct noun and verb agreement. "Selection" is a singular noun, which should be followed by a singular verb, "was." Additionally, "books" should be plural as it refers to multiple books in the library. Therefore, option A, "selection of books in the library was," is the correct choice.

Yesterday I met your uncle, the teacher. In this sentence, the noun in opposition is in the ________ case.
  • a)
    Nominative 
  • b)
    Accusative 
  • c)
    Genitive 
  • d)
    None of these 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered
The noun in opposition, "the teacher," is not explicitly marked by case in English. English does not have a distinct case system for nouns like some other languages. However, if we were to choose from the options given, (b) Accusative is commonly associated with the object of a verb, and since "the teacher" is in apposition to "your uncle," it might be considered akin to the accusative case in this context.

They were waiting on a bus stop. (Which word is a compound noun?)
  • a)
    waiting
  • b)
    were
  • c)
    they
  • d)
    bus stop
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

compound nouns are words for people, animals, places, things, or ideas, made up of two or more words. Most compound nouns are made with nouns that have been modified by adjectives or other nouns.

In many compound nouns, the first word describes or modifies the second word, giving us insight into what kind of thing an item is, or providing us with clues about the item’s purpose. The second word usually identifies the item.

Compound nouns are sometimes one word, like toothpaste, haircut, or bedroom. These are often referred to as closed or solid compound nouns.

Be careful, there is a hive of bees on tree. (Which word is a collective noun?)
  • a)
    tree
  • b)
    there
  • c)
    hive of bees
  • d)
    careful
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dhruv Mehra answered
A collective noun is the word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

Examples of Collective Nouns
Here are some examples of collective nouns:
Flock
Crowd
Committee
Choir
Group
Team

Common Collective Nouns Used for Animals
Here are some examples of common collective nouns used for animals:
An army of ants
A flock of birds
A flock of sheep
A herd of deer
A hive of bees

A _______ noun is the name of some particular person, place, or thing.
  • a)
    Proper 
  • b)
    Common 
  • c)
    Abstract 
  • d)
    Countable
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sonal Banerjee answered
Proper Noun
Proper nouns are specific names given to particular people, places, or things. They always begin with a capital letter, regardless of where they appear in a sentence. Proper nouns are used to differentiate between individuals or specific entities. They can be names of people (e.g. John, Mary), places (e.g. Paris, Mount Everest), organizations (e.g. Google, Red Cross), or titles (e.g. "Lord of the Rings").
Proper nouns help in providing clarity and specificity in communication. For example, if we say "I visited a park," it is unclear which park is being referred to. However, if we say "I visited Central Park," the proper noun "Central Park" specifies the exact location.
In writing and grammar, proper nouns play a crucial role in sentence structure and understanding. They help in creating a strong connection between the noun and its referent, making the communication more precise.
Overall, proper nouns are essential in language as they help in identifying and distinguishing unique entities from others. They add richness and depth to our vocabulary and allow for clear and effective communication.

Select the underlined portion of the sentence below that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct.
The five best friends all vowed to become a great lawyer when they got older.
  • a)
    older.
  • b)
    a great lawyer
  • c)
    The five
  • d)
    vowed
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Incorrect Portion:
- The five best friends all vowed to become a great lawyer when they got older.

Explanation:
- The error in the sentence lies in the incorrect use of the word "lawyer." In this context, "lawyer" should be plural to match the subject "five best friends."

Correction:
- The five best friends all vowed to become great lawyers when they got older.

Feminine noun for ‘colt’ is:
  • a)
    Bee
  • b)
    Filly 
  • c)
    Doe 
  • d)
    Heifer 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Niti Choudhury answered
There isn't a specific feminine noun for "masculine" as it is an adjective that describes nouns. However, there are feminine nouns that describe qualities traditionally associated with femininity, such as "femininity" itself or "womanhood."

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. 
Watching the Olympic 5000m final, Bob was amazed at the runners' combination of endurance and running quickly. 
  • a)
    Watching the Olympic 500m final
  • b)
    was amazed
  • c)
    runners'
  • d)
    running quickly
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered
The phrase "running quickly" does not have parallel structure with "endurance." In order for this sentence to be correct, and for the structure to be correctly parallel, the "runners' combination" must either be two traits, like "endurance and fortitude," or two verbs in the same tense. 

There is friendly ---- between the two teams. (rival) {Write without space and all letter must be in small}
Correct answer is 'rivalry'. Can you explain this answer?

Medha Desai answered
" Rivalry " Is the correct answer.. 
There is a friendly rivalry  between the two teams.
The word "rivalry" is the noun form derived from the base word "rival," which refers to competition or conflict between two parties, in this case, "between the two teams.

Pick out uncountable noun from the following.
  • a)
    Sister 
  • b)
    Boy 
  • c)
    Slave 
  • d)
    Oil 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered
Uncountable nouns refer to things that cannot be counted as individual units because they are considered to be one continuous mass or abstract concept. In the given options:
d) Oil is an uncountable noun. You cannot count oil as separate units; it is treated as a mass or substance. For example, you might say "a bottle of oil" to refer to a specific quantity, but you wouldn't say "two oils" to refer to two separate units of the substance.
On the other hand:
a) Sister, b) Boy, and c) Slave are countable nouns because you can use numbers to count individual sisters, boys, or slaves.

Even though she’d always said that she’d never own a snood, she is seen walking out of the store with a large amount of them.
 
  • a)
    she is seen walking out of the store with a large amount of them
  • b)
    she was seen walking out of the store with a large amount of them
  • c)
    she is seen walking out of the store with a large number of them
  • d)
    she seems to be walking out of the store with a large number of them
  • e)
    she was seen walking out of the store with a large number of them
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Even if you have no idea what snood is (it’s a hair-band or hairnet), the non-underlined portion of the sentence says a snood; this indicates that it’s a count noun (you wouldn’t own a silver), and thus requires a number, not an amount. The other error is one of verb tense. “She’d said” is a contraction of the past perfect “she had said”, which would only make sense if the main verb were also past tense . . . so the correct answer is E.

Book, pen, room and tree are _________.
  • a)
    Common Gender 
  • b)
    Feminine Gender 
  • c)
    Neuter Gender 
  • d)
    None of these 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gauri Iyer answered
Explanation:

The given words "book," "pen," "room," and "tree" do not have any specific gender associated with them. These words are considered to have neuter gender.

Gender in Grammar:
In grammar, gender refers to the classification of nouns based on their sex or lack thereof. There are three main genders in grammar:
- Common Gender: A noun that can refer to both males and females. For example, "person" or "human" is a common gender noun as it can refer to both males and females.
- Feminine Gender: A noun that specifically refers to females. For example, "woman" or "queen" is a feminine gender noun as it refers to female individuals.
- Neuter Gender: A noun that does not refer to any specific gender. It is used for objects, ideas, or concepts. For example, "book," "pen," "room," and "tree" are examples of neuter gender nouns.

Explanation of the Given Words:
- Book: A book is an inanimate object and does not have a gender. It is a neutral noun.
- Pen: Similar to a book, a pen is an inanimate object and does not possess any gender. It is also a neutral noun.
- Room: A room is a physical space and does not have a gender. It is classified as a neutral noun.
- Tree: Like the previous examples, a tree is an inanimate object and does not possess any gender. It is a neutral noun.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C) Neuter Gender as none of the given words have any specific gender associated with them.

Is it your final ________ ? (decide)
  • a)
    decide
  • b)
    decided
  • c)
    decision
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Kumar answered
In the blank provided, "decision" is the correct word to use, making the sentence "Is it your final decision?" This is because "decide" is a verb, and the structure of the sentence requires a noun to fit grammatically after "final." The noun form of "decide" is "decision," which refers to the outcome or result of deciding. Using "decision" in this context asks if the person has reached a conclusive choice or resolution about something, implying that the decision is not subject to change. This usage is common when inquiring about the certainty and finality of someone's choice or judgment in a matter.

Which word is a verbal noun?
An impressive writing of passage won title.
  • a)
    passage
  • b)
    writing
  • c)
    impressive
  • d)
    title
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

In the given sentence, the word "writing" is a verbal noun. Verbal nouns are formed from verbs and function as nouns in a sentence. In this context, "writing" is used as a noun to refer to the act of writing, and it is the subject of the sentence.

The horse kicked the girl. 
In the above sentence subject is:
  • a)
    horse
  • b)
    kicked 
  • c)
    girl
  • d)
    No subject 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Jhanvi Saha answered
Subject Identification:
The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence. In the sentence "The horse kicked the girl," the subject is "horse" because it is the one performing the action of kicking.

Explanation:
- The subject in a sentence is typically the noun or pronoun that is performing the action described by the verb.
- In this sentence, the action verb is "kicked," and the one performing the action is the horse.
- Therefore, "horse" is the subject of the sentence as it is the one carrying out the action of kicking the girl.

Conclusion:
Identifying the subject of a sentence is crucial for understanding the meaning and structure of the sentence. In this case, the subject "horse" is clearly performing the action of kicking, making it the subject of the sentence "The horse kicked the girl."

 
George is unemployed. He's looking for a ________ .
Correct answer is 'job'. Can you explain this answer?

George is unemployment if it just employment so he a work er in company . Job and the unemployment is related to each other.

Childhood and boyhood are abstract nouns and represent:
  • a)
    Qualify 
  • b)
    Action 
  • c)
    State 
  • d)
    None of these 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered
Childhood and boyhood are both abstract nouns that represent states or stages in life. Abstract nouns refer to concepts, qualities, or states that cannot be perceived by the five senses. In this case, "childhood" and "boyhood" represent specific stages or states of being in the development of a person. Therefore, the correct classification for these nouns is "State."

Haris is a poor man. In this sentence, the word ‘man’ is:
  • a)
    Common Noun 
  • b)
    Proper Noun 
  • c)
    Collective Noun 
  • d)
    Abstract Noun 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered
In the sentence "Haris is a poor man," the word 'man' is a common noun. A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea and is not specific to any particular individual. In this case, 'man' refers to a general category of individuals, and it is not a specific or proper name for a particular person.

My mother wears gold jewelry. (which word is a material noun?)
  • a)
    Wears
  • b)
    jewelry
  • c)
    mother
  • d)
    gold
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Kumar answered
Material noun can be defined as “Material Noun are names of materials or substances out of which things are made. Ex: gold, iron, silver etc.” This discussion on My mother wears gold jewelry.

Identify the abstract noun in the sentence:
"The wisdom of the ancient philosophers remains relevant today."
  • a)
    ancient
  • b)
    philosophers
  • c)
    wisdom
  • d)
    today
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

  • The abstract noun in the sentence "The wisdom of the ancient philosophers remains relevant today" is wisdom.
  • Wisdom represents an idea or quality that cannot be physically sensed, making it an abstract noun, unlike the other options which are either concrete nouns or adjectives.

Which of the following noun is an abstract noun?
  • a)
    Slavery 
  • b)
    Girl 
  • c)
    Horse 
  • d)
    Doctor 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev GMAT answered
An abstract noun refers to a quality, state, or concept that cannot be perceived by the senses. In this case, "slavery" represents a concept or a state of being rather than a physical and tangible object. It is an abstract noun because it denotes the condition or practice of being a slave, which is a non-material and abstract concept.
On the other hand, "girl," "horse," and "doctor" are concrete nouns. "Girl" and "horse" are common nouns representing specific individuals or objects, while "doctor" is a common noun representing a profession or occupation.

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