Test: Noun- 1 - Class 7 MCQ

The underlined noun in the given sentence is "Solomon". Let's identify the type of noun it is.
- Proper noun: A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. It always begins with a capital letter. In this case, "Solomon" is the name of a specific person, so it is a proper noun.
Now, let's analyze the options given:
- Option A: Proper - This option is correct because "Solomon" is indeed a proper noun.
- Option B: Common - Common nouns are general names for people, places, or things. They do not refer to a specific individual. "Solomon" is a specific name, so it is not a common noun.
- Option C: Collective - Collective nouns refer to a group of people or things. "Solomon" does not refer to a group, so it is not a collective noun.
- Option D: Abstract - Abstract nouns refer to ideas, qualities, or states that cannot be perceived by the senses. "Solomon" is a specific person and does not represent an abstract concept.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: Proper.

The underlined noun in the given sentence is "rivers". To identify the type of noun, we need to understand the different categories of nouns.

Types of Nouns:
1. Proper Nouns: These are the names of specific people, places, or things and always begin with a capital letter. Examples: Nile, London, John.
2. Common Nouns: These are general names for people, places, or things and do not begin with a capital letter. Examples: river, city, person.
3. Collective Nouns: These nouns refer to a group or collection of people or things. Examples: team, herd, crowd.
4. Abstract Nouns: These nouns refer to qualities, ideas, or concepts that cannot be physically seen or touched. Examples: love, happiness, knowledge.
Identification and Explanation:
In the given sentence, the noun "rivers" is a common noun. Here's the reasoning:
- It does not represent a specific river like "Nile" (proper noun).
- It refers to a general category of water bodies that flow in a specific manner.
- It does not represent a group or collection of rivers (collective noun).
- It does not represent a quality or idea (abstract noun).
Therefore, the correct option is B: Common.
Note: The answer is provided based on the information given in the question and may vary depending on the context.

Answer:
Explanation:
The underlined word "flock" in the sentence "Birds of a feather flock together" is a noun. Let's analyze the options to identify the correct type of noun.
A: Proper Noun
- Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things.
- Example: John, London, Eiffel Tower
- The word "flock" is not a proper noun as it does not refer to a specific name of a person, place, or thing.
B: Common Noun
- Common nouns are general names of people, places, or things.
- Example: bird, city, chair
- The word "flock" is a common noun as it refers to a group of birds.
C: Collective Noun
- Collective nouns refer to a group or collection of individuals.
- Example: flock, team, herd
- The word "flock" is a collective noun as it represents a group of birds.
D: Abstract Noun
- Abstract nouns refer to ideas, concepts, or qualities that cannot be perceived by the senses.
- Example: love, happiness, courage
- The word "flock" is not an abstract noun as it does not represent an intangible concept or quality.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: Collective as the underlined word "flock" is a collective noun.

- A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or brand and is capitalized.
- "Levi's" is a brand name of jeans and serves as a proper noun.
- "Jeans," in option A, is a common noun as it refers to any pair of denim trousers.
- Therefore, option B, "Levi's," is the correct choice as it specifies a brand and fits the requirement of being a proper noun.

 

 

Explanation:
- The direction in the brackets states that we need to fill in the blank with a proper noun.
- A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
- Option A: "eden Gardens" is a specific cricket stadium located in Kolkata, India. It is a proper noun and fits the given direction correctly.
- Option B: "stadium" is a common noun and not a specific name of a place, so it is not a proper noun.
- Option C: "match" is a common noun and not a specific name of a place, so it is not a proper noun.
- Option D: "none of these" is not a proper noun.
- Therefore, the correct option to fill in the blank is A: eden Gardens.

The correct option to fill in the blank is B: Honda City.

Explanation:
To fill in the blank with a suitable noun, we need to consider the direction given in the brackets, which states "proper noun". A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual person, place, or thing. In this case, we are looking for the name of the vehicle that Rajeev drives to work.
- Option A: Car is a common noun and does not specify a particular type or brand of vehicle. It does not meet the requirement of a proper noun.
- Option B: Honda City is a specific brand and model of car. It is a proper noun and a suitable choice to fill the blank.
- Option C: Bus is a common noun and does not refer to the type of vehicle Rajeev drives.
- Option D: None of these does not provide a specific name for the vehicle.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Honda City.

Collective Nouns

 

In this question, we need to choose the correct collective noun to fill in the blank. A collective noun refers to a group of individuals or things. Let's analyze each option given:

Option A: Pride

 

 

• A pride is a collective noun used for a group of lions.


• It does not fit the context of fish swimming in water, so option A is incorrect.


 

Option B: Team

 

 

• A team is a collective noun used for a group of people working together towards a common goal.


• It does not fit the context of fish swimming in water, so option B is incorrect.


 

Option C: Litter

 

 

• A litter is a collective noun used for a group of baby animals born to the same mother at the same time.


• It does not fit the context of fish swimming in water, so option C is incorrect.


 

Option D: Shoal

 

 

• A school is a collective noun used for a large group of fish swimming together.


• It fits the context of fish swimming in water, so option D is correct.


 

 

A group of fish is called a school or a shoal. The term comes from the Dutch word schole, which means a crowd or troop

Therefore, the correct option to fill in the blank is school.

 

A group of dancers is called a 'Troupe'.
The collective noun for dancers is a troupe.
So, it can be written as "A troupe of dancers".
Therefore, the correct term for a group of dancers is 'Troupe'.

The correct abstract noun for the word "act" is "action". Here's a detailed explanation:
Definition of abstract noun:
An abstract noun is a noun that represents a non-physical or intangible concept, idea, quality, or state.
Explanation:
To determine the correct abstract noun for the word "act", we need to consider the meaning and usage of the word.
- An acting is the gerund form of the verb "act" and refers to the action of performing or portraying a character in a play, movie, or other artistic work. However, "acting" is not the abstract noun for the word "act".
- Actor and actress are not abstract nouns. They are common nouns that refer to individuals who perform in plays, movies, or other artistic works.
- The correct answer is action. "Action" is the abstract noun for the word "act". It represents the general concept or idea of doing something or taking part in an activity. In this case, "act" refers to the action of performing or carrying out a specific task or role.
To summarize, the correct abstract noun for the word "act" is "action".

Abstract noun for the given word "friend":
- Friends
- Group
- Friendship
- School
Explanation:
- The word "friend" is a noun that refers to a person who is a companion or someone with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
- An abstract noun is a noun that represents a quality, concept, or idea that cannot be perceived by the senses.
- Let's analyze the options to determine the correct abstract noun for the word "friend":
A. Friends:
- This option is the plural form of the word "friend."
- It refers to multiple individuals who have a bond of mutual affection.
- However, it does not represent a quality, concept, or idea.
B. Group:
- This option refers to a collection of individuals who come together for a common purpose.
- While friends can form a group, this does not represent a quality, concept, or idea.
C. Friendship:
- This option is the correct abstract noun for the word "friend."
- It represents the quality, concept, or idea of having a bond of mutual affection and trust with another person.
D. School:
- This option refers to an educational institution or a place of learning.
- It is not directly related to the concept of friendship.
Conclusion:
- The correct abstract noun for the word "friend" is "friendship" (Option C).