Test: Noun - Class 10 MCQ

Though we are speaking about a team, the sentence uses the word 'every'. 'Every' is always followed by a verb in the singular form. Hence, the correct answer is C) Has to adhere to.
Option D also has the singular word 'has', but is incorrect as it also contains the word 'follows', making it grammatically incorrect.

There are two numbers in Noun-Number: Singular and Plural. When we speak about one person / thing, we use the noun in singular form. When we speak about more than one person / thing, we use the noun in plural form. 
When the sentence has the word 'or', we must consider the number of the subject that is closest to the verb. Here, both subjects are one person. Hence, the verb must be singular. The correct answer is B) Was an award-winning singer, since it is the only option that has the singular verb 'was'. In the given sentence, we are referring to one person Cliff Richard, who was also called Harry Webb, therefore, according to Subject-Verb-Agreement rules, we must use a singular verb as our subject is singular.

"Harishchandra was famous for his truthfulness."

• Harishchandra: This is a specific person's name, referring to a tangible individual. Therefore, it is a concrete noun.

• truthfulness: This refers to the quality or state of being truthful, which is an abstract concept. Therefore, it is an abstract noun.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is: Harishchandra - Concrete Noun; truthfulness - Abstract Noun

The correct answer is:

     3. confessions - Abstract Noun

Here's why:

• Confessions is an abstract noun because it refers to the act of confessing, which is an idea or concept rather than a tangible object.

• The word false is an adjective describing the nature of the confessions and not a noun.

• His is a pronoun, and false is an adjective, so they do not qualify as concrete or abstract nouns.

Thus, the abstract noun in the sentence is "confessions."

Option D: In the given sentence, two people are spoken of: Mark Twain and William Shakespeare. It's the subject of the sentence. The verb that follows 'are' is plural and agrees with the number of the subject. The phrase 'a' highly appreciated author' speaks of a singular noun, whereas the subject has two. Hence the underlined part must be changed and option D is wrong.

Option B: 'Well-regarded writers' refers to both people in the subject. Hence it's the most suitable option.

Option A: 'Highly appreciated writer' also refers to a single writer, but the sentence has two names mentioned. Hence B is wrong.

Option C: Similarly, 'well known speaker' also refers to a singular noun and hence C is also wrong.

• Fill in the blank: The blank should be filled with the word "irrigation" as it refers to the process of supplying water to land or crops to help growth.


• Understanding the sentence: The sentence talks about the construction of new dams that will help control floods and provide water for a specific purpose.


• Options analysis:
  
  
  
  • A: irrigate - This is a verb and does not fit the context of the sentence.
  
  
  • B: irrigated - This is a past tense verb and does not fit the context of the sentence.
  
  
  • C: irrigation - This is a noun that refers to the process of supplying water for growth, making it the correct choice to complete the sentence.
  
  
  • D: irrigating - This is a present participle verb form and does not fit the context of the sentence.
  
  
  
  

Here, we are talking about 'children' which is plural. So we must use a plural noun. Among the options, the only plural noun is option B) freckles. Also, there is no indefinite article (a/an) to suggest that the noun must be a singular one.

Abstract nouns refer to things that cannot be perceived through any of our senses (touch, see, taste, smell, hear). They are emotions, activities or states of being. For example, 'happiness', intelligence', etc.

In the given sentence, 'hard work' refers to 'a great deal of effort'. It's an activity that involves a good amount of effort and cannot be perceived through the senses. Hence it's an abstract noun and option C is correct.

'Voice' means 'the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song' so voice is an abstract noun.

• Underlined phrase: "is repairing the plumbing"


• Corrected phrase: "is repairing the plumbing" (NO CHANGE)


• Reasoning: In the original sentence, "is" is the correct verb form to use with the singular subjects "John" or "David."


• Option A: "are repairing the plumbing" - The verb "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subjects "John" or "David."


• Option C: "are sorting out the plumbing" - This changes the meaning of the sentence and does not accurately convey that John or David is repairing the plumbing.


• Option D: "are renovating the plumbing" - This also changes the meaning of the sentence and does not accurately convey that John or David is repairing the plumbing.