Worksheet Solutions: The Noun | English Grammar Class 7 PDF Download

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions    

Q.1. Which of the following words is NOT a noun?
(a) Happiness
(b) Quickly
(c) Elephant
(d) Teacher

Ans: (b)
'Quickly' is an adverb, not a noun. The other options are all examples of nouns.

Q.2. Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?
(a) Car
(b) Apple
(c) New York
(d) Pencil

Ans: (c)
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. 'New York' is the name of a specific place, making it a proper noun.

Q.3. What type of noun is "team"?
(a) Collective noun
(b) Abstract noun
(c) Proper noun
(d) Compound noun

Ans: (a)
A collective noun refers to a group of people or things. In this case, 'team' refers to a group of people working together, so it is classified as a collective noun.

Q.4. Which of the following words is an example of a compound noun?
(a) Lunchbox
(b) Tree
(c) Happiness
(d) Group

Ans: (a)
A compound noun is formed from two or more words. 'Lunchbox' is a compound noun made up of 'lunch' and 'box.'

Q.5. What type of noun is "courage"?
(a) Proper noun
(b) Collective noun
(c) Abstract noun
(d) Compound noun

Ans: (c)

Abstract nouns refer to ideas, qualities, or states that cannot be directly perceived by the senses. 'Courage' is an example of an abstract noun because it represents a quality that cannot be directly observed.

Section B: Short Questions    

Q.1. Give an example of a proper noun.

Ans: Examples of proper nouns include India, Shakespeare, and Mount Everest. Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things.

Q.2. What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Ans: A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'dog', 'city', or 'book'. In contrast, a proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing, like 'Lassie', 'Paris', or 'Harry Potter'.

Q.3. Define an abstract noun and give an example.

Ans: An abstract noun refers to ideas, qualities, or states that cannot be directly perceived by the senses. Examples of abstract nouns include:

• happiness
• bravery
• knowledge

Q.4. What are some examples of collective nouns?

Ans: Examples of collective nouns include:

• team
• flock
• herd
• family

Collective nouns refer to groups of people or things.

Q.5. What is a compound noun? Give an example.

Ans: 

A compound noun is a noun formed from two or more words that function as a single unit. Examples of compound nouns include:

• toothpaste
• bookstore
• butterfly

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q.1. A noun is a word that represents a __________, place, thing, or idea.

Ans: A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
A noun is a word that represents one of the four categories mentioned: person, place, thing, or idea.

Q.2. ________ nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas.

Ans: Common nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas.
Common nouns are not specific to any particular person, place, thing, or idea. They are general in nature.

Q.3. Proper nouns are ________ names for particular people, places, or things.

Ans: Proper nouns are specific names for particular people, places, or things. 
Proper nouns are unique names for specific people, places, or things, and they are always capitalized.

Q.4. ________ nouns are nouns that can be counted.

Ans: Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted.
Countable nouns are those that can be quantified or counted, such as books, apples, and cars.

Q.5. Collective nouns are words that represent a ________ of people or things.

Ans: Collective nouns are words that represent a group of people or things.
Collective nouns are words that represent a collection or group of people or things, such as a team, a herd, or a fleet.

Section D: Match the Column     

Ans:

Section E: True or False    

Q.1. A proper noun is always capitalized. 

Ans: True
Proper nouns are always capitalized because they refer to specific names of particular people, places, or things.

Q.2. Collective nouns represent a group of people or things.

Ans: True
Collective nouns represent a group of individuals or items, such as a team, a herd, or a fleet.

Q.3. Countable nouns cannot be counted.

Ans: False
Countable nouns can be counted, while uncountable nouns cannot be quantified individually.

Q.4. All nouns can be either countable or uncountable.

Ans: False
Some nouns are specifically countable, while others are uncountable; not all nouns fit into both categories.

Q.5. A common noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing.

Ans: False

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea, rather than a specific name for a particular entity.

Section F: Write Answer for Below Questions.

Q.1. In the sentences given below identify nouns and state what type of noun it is.
(i) A dog likes to eat bread.

Ans: Nouns: In the sentence provided, the nouns identified are:

• Dog: This is a common noun, as it refers to a general category of animals.
• Bread: This is also a common noun, since it describes a general food item.

Both nouns are examples of common nouns because they do not refer to specific names of individuals or brands.

(ii) Police have given a grand party to public.

 Ans: Police is a collective noun that refers to a group of individuals who are responsible for maintaining law and order in society. In this context, the term "police" is categorized as a common noun because it denotes a general class rather than a specific entity.

(iii) The monitor told the class to keep mum.

Ans: 

• Monitor: Common noun
• Class: Collective noun

(iv) Hari likes to read Indian story always.

Ans: The following analysis identifies and classifies the types of nouns in the sentence:

• Hari: Proper noun
• Indian story: Proper noun

In summary, the sentence contains two proper nouns: Hari and Indian story.

(v) The Ganga flows from the Himalayas.

Ans: Ganga is a river that originates from the Himalayas. It is important to note that both 'Ganga' and 'Himalaya' are considered proper nouns.

• Ganga: The name of the river.
• Himalaya: The mountain range from which the river flows.

Q.2. In the sentences given below some nouns are countable and some are uncountable. Find the noun and state what type it is.

(i) Hari bought rice and pulse for himself.

Ans: In the given sentences, the nouns are classified as either countable or uncountable. The nouns identified are:

• Rice - Uncountable noun (Material noun)
• Pulse - Uncountable noun (Material noun)

Both rice and pulse refer to substances that cannot be counted individually, thus they are classified as uncountable nouns.

(ii)  Maruti is selling a number of cars.

Ans: The term car is a countable noun and is classified as a common noun.

(iii) The forest has many trees to cut.

Ans: The forest contains many trees that are suitable for cutting. These trees are considered countable and fall under the category of common nouns.

(iv) Cow gives us milk to drink.

Ans: Cow gives us milk to drink. In this context:

• Cow is a countable noun (common noun).
• Milk is an uncountable noun (material noun).

(v) Labourer works hard to finish the work.

Ans: The answer to the question involves understanding the terms used in the sentence:

• Labourer: This is a countable noun, referring to an individual who engages in physical work.
• Work: This is an uncountable noun, representing the effort or activity performed by the labourer.

In summary, the sentence highlights the role of the labourer in completing the work through their hard effort.

Q.3. Make the plurals of the nouns given below.

(i) Owl

Ans: Owls

(ii) Prime Minister

Ans: Prime Ministers

(iii) Goat

Ans: Goats

(iv) Brush

Ans: Brushes

(v) Key

Ans: Keys