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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.

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?

Talent Skill Learning answered
  • 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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?

EduRev GMAT answered
"The five best friends" are plural at the beginning of the sentence, we know that while each of them individually might become "a great lawyer" as a group, they would be vowing to become "great lawyers."  As such, that part of the sentence should be corrected.  

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

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

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.

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

EduRev GMAT answered
The feminine noun for 'colt' is (b) Filly. A filly is a young female horse, corresponding to a colt which is a young male horse.

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?

EduRev GMAT answered
In grammar, gender refers to the classification of nouns into masculine, feminine, or neuter gender. However, in the case of the words "book," "pen," "room," and "tree," these nouns do not have gender in the sense of being masculine or feminine. They are considered to be neutral or without gender, and this is referred to as the neuter gender.
So, option (c) Neuter Gender is the correct classification for these nouns.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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?

Tejas Gupta answered
Understanding Abstract Nouns
Abstract nouns refer to concepts, ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be perceived through the five senses. They represent intangible aspects of life, such as emotions, states, or ideas.
Identifying the Options
Let's analyze the provided nouns:
  • Slavery: This is an abstract noun. It represents a condition and an idea related to human rights and social issues. It cannot be seen, touched, or measured directly.
  • Girl: This is a concrete noun. It denotes a specific individual and can be perceived through sight or touch.
  • Horse: Another concrete noun, it refers to a physical animal that can be observed and interacted with.
  • Doctor: This is also a concrete noun. It refers to a profession and can describe a specific person who practices medicine.

Conclusion
Among the options, "Slavery" stands out as the only abstract noun. It encapsulates a broad and significant concept that impacts society and human rights, while the other options represent tangible entities that can be perceived directly. Thus, option 'A' is indeed the correct answer.

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