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Class 8 English
Noun
Quiz 13
Replace the following underlined phrases with appropriate collective nouns:
The people who work in this company
are all trained people.
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The staff
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The team
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The organisation
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The crew
Explanation
The word, 'staff' is a collective noun used to refer to
all the people employed by a particular company. This is the most appropriate collective noun which can be used to replace the underlined phrase. Hence, option A is correct.
The word, 'team' is a collective noun usually used to refer to a group of players forming one side of a game/sport. It can also refer to a group of people working on a
particular task/assignment in the workplace. However, it cannot refer to all the people who work in a company. Within a company, there can be multiple teams. Hence, option B is incorrect.
The word, 'organisation' means '
A social unit of people that is structured and managed to meet a need or to pursue collective goals
'. A company is also sometimes referred to as organisation. Hence, this word cannot replace the underlined phrase and option C is incorrect.
The word, 'crew' means '
a group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc'. Hence the phrase, 'the crew' given in option D cannot substitute the underlined phrase.
Identify the concrete noun(s) in the following sentence:
Silence is golden.
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Silence
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is
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golden
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None of the above
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Concrete nouns are nouns which can be experienced through one/more of our five senses viz. sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste.
Option A : The word "Silence" is an abstract noun. Silence cannot be seen/ smelt/ heard/ touched/ tasted. It is a feeling. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
Option B: The word "is" is a verb and not a noun. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
Option C: The word "golden" is an adjective which qualifies the word " Silence".
Hence, this is not the correct answer.
Option D: None of the above words are concrete noun.s Hence, this is the correct option.
Identify the uncountable noun in the below sentence:
Please buy one packet of milk, two chocolates and some cakes on your way back.
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one
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milk
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chocolates
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cakes
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Countable nouns are those nouns which can be counted. Uncountable nouns are usually abstract ideas/ qualities/ physical objects which are not countable due to their form.
Option A: The word "one" is an adjective, not a noun.
Option B: The word "milk" is a concrete noun. However, due to its physical properties, it is an uncountable noun.
Options C and D i.e "chocolates" and "cakes' are both concrete nouns, which are countable.
Hence, the correct answer is Option B.
Replace the following underlined phrase with appropriate collective noun:
The plane crashed because
the people who flew the plane
did not know each other's language and lacked co-ordination.
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the gang
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the crew
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the squad
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the corps
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The word, 'crew' means '
a group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc'. Hence the phrase, 'the crew' given in option B is the correct collective noun which can substitute the underlined phrase.
The word, 'gang' is a collective noun which refers to a group of slaves, labourers and thieves.
The word, 'squad' is a collective noun which refers to a group of soldiers, players and aeroplanes.
The word, 'corps' is a collective noun which refers to a group of soldiers in the army, working under a common direction. It also refers to a group of giraffes.
Given the above meanings, the words in options A, C and D cannot replace the underlined phrase. Hence, these options are incorrect.
Identify the uncountable noun in the given sentence:
We bought two hundred grams of gold and some ornaments for the wedding.
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We
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gold
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ornaments
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wedding
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Countable nouns are those nouns which can be counted. Uncountable nouns are usually abstract ideas/ qualities/ physical objects which are not countable due to their form.
Option A: The word "We" is a pronoun, not a noun.
Option B: The word "gold" is a concrete noun. While its weight can be measured in terms of grams, due to its physical properties, it is uncountable. Hence, this is an uncountable noun.
Options C and D i.e 'ornaments" and "wedding' are both countable nouns.
Tip : Countable nouns can be expressed in both singular and plural form. Whereas uncountable nouns do not have plural forms.
Hence, the correct answer is Option B.
Choose the correct form of the verb and noun to fill in the blank :
There _________ more than one _______living in the hole in the garden.
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is, rabbit
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are, rabbits
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is, rabbits
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are, rabbit
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The phrase "more than one" is normally followed by noun in the singular form. Please note that the verb should also follow the form of the noun. i.e If the noun is singular, the corresponding verb should also be singular.
In the given options, rabbit is singular noun and the verb "is" is the singular form. Hence, the correct option is option A, which has the words "rabbit" and "is".
All the other options B, C and D are incorrect as they have at least one plural word.
Form a noun by modifying the given verb:
emerge
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emergance
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emergence
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emergent
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emergeance
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The noun form of any verb is formed by suffixing either -ance or -ence to the verb. The noun form of the verb emerge is: emergence. Correct answer is option B.
Options A and D are incorrect as the words-emergance and emergeance are wrong in spelling.
Option B is incorrect as the word-emergent is an adjective and not a noun.
Identify the uncountable noun in the given sentence:
It took three years of research to gather information required to complete writing the book.
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research
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book
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three
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gather
Explanation
Countable nouns are those nouns which can be counted. Uncountable nouns are usually abstract ideas/ qualities/ physical objects which are not countable due to their form.
Option A: The word "research" is an abstract noun, which is uncountable.
Option B: The word "book" is a concrete noun. It is countable.
Options C: The word "three" is an adjective, not a noun
Option D: The word "gather" is a verb, not a noun.
Hence, the correct answer is Option A.
Replace the underlined phrase using an appropriate collective noun:
A number of tools
were required to open the engine.
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set of tools
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pile of tools
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store of tools
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hoard of tools
Explanation
The collective noun used for 'a number of tools' is 'set' or 'kit'. Hence, the most appropriate phrase which can replace the underlined phrase is 'set of tools' as given in option A.
'Pile' is a collection used to describe a number of books or a lot of dung. 'Store' is a rarely used collective noun for a group of gypsies. 'Hoard' is a stock or store of money or valued objects. Options B, C and D are incorrect as 'pile', 'store' and 'hoard' are not the appropriate collective nouns which can describe 'a number of tools'.
Replace the underlined phrase using an appropriate collective noun:
We had to cross
a number of houses
in order to reach the shopping complex.
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row of houses
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string of houses
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line of houses
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file of houses
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The collective noun used for 'a number of houses' is 'row' or 'huddle'. Hence, the most appropriate phrase which can replace the underlined phrase is 'row of houses' as given in option A.
'String' is a collection used to describe a number of pearls or ducks or ponies. 'Line' is a collective noun for kings or rulers. 'File' is a collection of data used in computer programming.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as 'string', 'line' and 'file' are not the appropriate collective nouns which can describe 'a number of houses'.
Replace the following underlined phrase with an appropriate collective noun:
The maid-servant scowled when she saw
a lot of dirty cloths
.
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collection of dirty clothes
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camp of dirty clothes
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group of dirty clothes
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bundle of dirty clothes
Explanation
The collective noun which can be used for 'a lot of dirty clothes' is 'a bundle' or 'a basket' or 'a heap'. Of the given options, option D is the correct answer.
'Collection' is a noun used for a number of stamps. 'Camp' is not a collective noun. 'Group' is used to describe a number of people or islands.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as the words, 'collection', 'camp' and 'group' are not appropriate words to describe 'a lot of dirty clothes'.
Replace the following underlined phrases with appropriate collective noun:
The clerk was found sleeping behind a
big heap of paper.
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mound of papers
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series of papers
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hillock of papers
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bunch of papers
Explanation
Option A: The word, 'mound' means 'a large pile or quantity of something'. It is used as a collective noun to describe a large pile of certain nouns viz. 'papers', 'earth' and 'dirt'. Hence, 'a big heap of paper' is referred to as 'mound of paper. Option A is correct.
The word, 'series' is a collective noun which is used to refer to
a number of 'events', 'objects' or 'elements'. The word, 'heap' is a collective noun used to refer to a large amount of 'sand, 'stones' or 'ruins'. These two words are not used to refer to a big heap of paper. Hence, options B and D are incorrect.
The word, 'hillock' is not used as a collective noun. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Replace the following underlined phrase with appropriate collective noun:
I bought
six drinking glasses of the same kind
for the evening party.
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a set of six drinking glasses
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a pair of six drinking glasses
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a couple of six drinking glasses
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a team of six drinking glasses
Explanation
The collective noun used for a number of drinking glasses is 'set'. So, the most appropriate phrase to replace the given underlined phrase is 'a set of six drinking glasses' as given in option A.
The words, 'pair' and 'couple' refer to a set of two things of the same kind. They cannot refer to six things of the same kind. Hence, options B and C are incorrect.
Option D: The word, 'team' is used to refer to a group of people working together or playing together. It is not the appropriate collective noun which can describe 'six drinking glasses of the same kind'.
Replace the following underlined phrase with appropriate collective noun:
Charmed by the tunes of his flute a
number of cows
gathered around Krishna.
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herd of cows
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bunch of cows
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set of cows
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pack of cows
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The word, 'herd' is a collective noun which is used to refer to a group of cattle, antelopes, elephants, etc. As cattle refers to cows, the phrase given in option A is the correct answer.
The word, 'bunch' is a collective noun which is used to refer to a number of bananas or grapes or a group of pigeons.
The word, 'set' is a collective noun which is used to refer to a group of cutlery, golf clubs or sails.
The word, 'pack' is a collective noun which is used to refer to a group of cards or animals like wolves, dogs, rats, etc.
As the words, 'bunch', 'set' and 'pack' are not used to refer to 'a number of cows', options B, C and D are not the correct answers.
Replace the underlined phrase using an appropriate collective noun:
I was thrilled to get a
lot of pearls strung together
.
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line of pearls
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necklace of pearls
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row of pearls
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queue of pearls
Explanation
The word, 'necklace' refers to
an ornamental chain or string of beads or jewels strung together. Hence, this is the most appropriate word which can describe the underlined phrase. Hence, option B is correct.
"Line', 'queue' and 'row' are not appropriate collective nouns which can describe 'a lot of pearls strung together'. Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.
Complete the following sentence with a commonly used noun :
He was ______ on time. He is always very punctual.
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spot
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exact
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well
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none of these
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The second sentence tells us that the subject 'he' is always very punctual. Hence, the first sentence should describe the action of such a person.
The phrase, 'spot on time' means exactly at the correct time. The sentence, 'He was spot on time' works well and describes the action of a punctual person. Hence, option A is correct.
The word, 'exact' is an adjective which modifies a noun. The blank has to be filled by an adverb, which modifies, the verb 'was'. The adverb form of 'exact' is 'exactly'. Hence the word 'exact' is not the appropriate answer and option B is incorrect.
The phrase, 'on time' means 'at the specified period of time'. While this phrase can be used on a standalone basis, the phrase, 'well on time' is not a common usage in English. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect as option A is correct.
Complete the following sentence with a commonly used noun :
I'll do this job as it is right up my ______.
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road
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street
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way
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none of these
Explanation
The phrase, 'right up my street' is an idiomatic expression which means '
it
is
'
the
kind
of
thing
I
like
or
know
about'. If a person likes/knows a job well, he/ she will take it up/ agree to do it. Hence, the word, 'street' appropriately fills the blank and completes the idiom. Hence, option B is correct.
There is no idiom such as 'right up my road' or 'right up my way'. These are misrepresentations of the idiom 'right up my street'. Hence, options A and C are incorrect.
Option D is incorrect as option B is the correct answer.
Change the verb given in the bracket to suitable noun :
I have no _____ (object) to your going for a movie, but the time is a concern.
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object
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objecting
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objection
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none of these
Explanation
The verb, 'object' means 'to
say something to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something'. Its noun form is 'objection'. Hence, option C is correct.
'Object' is the verb in simple present tense form. 'Objecting' is the verb in continuous present tense form. Hence, options A and B are incorrect.
Option D is incorrect as option C is the correct answer.
Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate noun:
He has made a major __________ of that simple problem.
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task
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job
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issue
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none of these
Explanation
The words, 'simple problem' in the sentence indicates that the word which fills the blank means the opposite of these words. The words, 'task' and 'job' means the same i.e a
piece of work to be done. They do not mean the opposite of 'simple problem'. Hence, options A and B are not appropriate answers.
The word, 'issue' means '
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion'. This word means the opposite of the words, 'simple problem and fits the blank perfectly. The sentence, 'He has made a major issue of that simple problem', means: 'He has created a major problem out of a simple problem'. Hence, option C is correct.
Option D is incorrect as option C is the correct answer.
Replace the underlined verb in the given sentence with the correct option with the correct noun form:
My weight keeps fluctuating, so my dresses always need
alter
.
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Altered
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Alteration
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Alternating
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Alternate
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The meaning of the underlined verb 'alter' is: to make changes to.
The verb must be replaced with a noun, because the word before it, 'need', is a verb. A verb is generally followed by a noun. (It is sometimes followed by an adverb when it modifies the verb.)
Option B: From the options, 'alteration' is the most suitable word, as it's a noun.
It refers to 'the process of altering'. Hence option B is correct.
Option A: 'Altered' is a verb or an adjective, depending on its usage. As a verb, it cannot be placed after the verb 'need'. As an adjective, it cannot be used as there's no noun after it which it can modify.
Option C: 'Alternating' is a verb. Also, it has a different meaning from 'alter'. It means 'to occur in turn repeatedly'.
Option D: Similarly, 'alternate' is also a verb. It does not complete the sentence in meaning.
Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
Replace the underlined verb in the given sentence with a suitable option:
Admit
to a good school is not easy these days.
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Admitted
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Admitting
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Admittance
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Admission
Explanation
In the given sentence, the subject is a noun phrase "_____ to a good school". The subject of a sentence performs an action, here the action is to be "is". A noun phrase is a group of words with a noun as the focus. In the phrase there is no head noun. Hence the suitable word should be a noun. 'Admit' is a verb and must be replaced by a noun.
Option D: The noun form of 'admit' is 'admission'. Hence it's the most suitable option.
Option A: 'Admitted' is a verb form and does not function as the head of the subject.
Option B: 'Admitting' is a verb form in the present tense.
Option C: 'Admittance' is also a noun but it does not share the exact same meaning as 'admission'. You may gain 'admission' to a school or college, but 'admittance' refers to the mere permission of physical entry inside any institution. Hence the word that we're looking for is 'admission' and not 'admittance'.
So, options A, B and C are incorrect.
Select the correct noun from the options given.
The USA is ___________.
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A democracy
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Some democracy
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An democracy
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Democracy
Explanation
'Democracy' is a system of government.
Option A: Articles like 'a' are indefinite articles that are used for non specific nouns. The article 'a' is used when the noun begins with a consonant. In the given sentence, 'democracy' is a noun that begins with 'd', a consonant. So the correct form is 'a democracy' and option A is correct.
Option B: 'Some democracy' isn't a suitable option. 'Some' is used for uncountable nouns, whereas 'democracy' is countable.
Option C: We use 'an' when the noun begins with a vowel. In the given sentence, 'democracy' is a non specific noun and begins with a consonant 'd'.
Hence we do not use the article 'an'.
Option D: 'Democracy' cannot be used on its own without an article or any other modifier. As a result the meaning is left incomplete.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Replace the underlined verb in the given sentence with a suitable option:
What is your
impress
of the new appointee?
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Impressed
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Impressing
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Impression
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Impresses
Explanation
In the given sentence, the underlined word is the object of the verb 'is'. An object of a verb is a noun, and hence the suitable option should be a noun. 'Impress' is a verb and must be replaced by a noun.
Option C: The noun form of 'impress' is 'impression'. Hence it's the most suitable option.
Option A: 'Impressed' is a verb form in the past tense.
Option B: 'Impressing' is a verb form in the present continuous tense.
Option D: 'Impresses' is also a verb form, in the simple present tense.
These words are all verbs whereas the suitable option must be a noun.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
Replace the underlined verb in the given sentence with a suitable option:
Celebrities neither show their excitement nor express their
frustrate
in front of the media persons.
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Frustration
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Frustrating
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Frustrates
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Frustrated
Explanation
In the given sentence, the underlined word is the object of the verb 'express'. An object of a verb is a noun, and hence the suitable option should be a noun. 'Frustrate' is a verb and must be replaced by a noun.
Option A: The noun form of 'frustrate' is 'frustration'. Hence it's the most suitable option.
Option B: 'Frustrating' is a verb form in the present continuous tense.
Option C: 'Frustrates' is a verb form in the simple present tense.
Option D: 'Frustrated' is also a verb form, in the past tense.
These words are all verbs whereas the suitable option must be a noun.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Select the correct countable or uncountable noun.
I am looking for __________ for the windows.
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A glass
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Some glass
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Many glass
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None of the above.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B.
In the given sentence the exact quantity of glass is unknown and it cannot be measured in numbers since it is needed for windows.
Hence this unknown quantity is expressed by the adjective 'some'.
Therefore, 'some glass' - option B is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
Option A- refers to a single glass which is not possibly correct in the context of the given sentence.
Option C- 'Many glass' is grammatically incorrect.
Option D- Since option A is the correct answer, Option D is ruled out.
Thus Option B is the correct answer.
Replace the underlined verb in the given sentence with a suitable option:
Rich people think that only the poor are responsible for land
pollute
, while it is their own garbage cast around the poor localities.
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Pollution
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Pollutes
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Polluting
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Polluted
Explanation
In the given sentence, the term 'land ________' is a compound noun as it requires two nouns to form a particular meaning. The term 'land ______' expresses a condition and not an action.
Hence the suitable option should be a noun. 'Pollute' is a verb and must be replaced by a noun.
Option A: The noun form of 'pollute' is 'pollution'. Hence it's the most suitable option.
Option B: 'Pollutes' is a simple present tense verb.
Option C: 'Polluting' is a verb form in the present continuous tense.
Option D: 'Polluted' is a verb form in the past tense.
These words are verbs in different tenses. They express action and do not indicate the condition 'land pollution'.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate option:
I will have to purchase __________ to iron my clothes. I don't have one.
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A sheet of iron
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Some iron
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A iron
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An iron
Explanation
The sentence is about an object used to "iron (my) clothes", the object being 'an iron'.
An iron is a tool with a flat metal base that is used to flatten out clothes. The word 'iron' is a singular, countable noun.
Option D: Articles like 'an' are indefinite articles that are used for non specific nouns. We use 'an' when the noun begins with a vowel. In the given sentence, 'iron' is a non specific noun and begins with a vowel 'i'.
Hence we use the indefinite article 'an'.
So, this option is correct.
Option A: 'A sheet of iron' does not do the job of ironing clothes. The noun here refers to a tool used for flattening out clothes.
Option B: 'Some iron' isn't a suitable option. 'Some' is used for uncountable nouns, whereas 'iron' is countable. ('Iron' in 'some iron' refers to the metal iron.)
Option C: The article 'a' is used when the noun begins with a consonant. For example, the noun in 'a man', 'man' begins with a consonant 'm'. But 'iron' begins with a vowel, 'i'.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
Select the correct countable and uncountable noun.
This chair seems to be made of ________.
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Irons
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Some iron
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An iron
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Iron
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D.
Countable nouns are those that can be measured in exact numbers.
Uncountable nouns are those that that can not be counted in exact numbers.
We are to choose the correct option that completes the sentence.
We have to choose the material that the chair is made of.
The chair is made of IRON. Hence option D is the correct answer.
The remaining options are incorrect:
Option A - IRONS is incorrect. The plural of IRON is IRON.
Option B- SOME IRON is incorrect because an entire chair cannot be made of some iron.
Option C- AN IRON is incorrect because 'an' can be used only in case of countable nouns and iron is an uncountable noun.
Hence Option D is the correct answer.
A ______ of directors. Give correct collective noun.
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group
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bunch
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board
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team
Explanation
(C) 'board' is the right answer.
Identify the nouns and their types using the most suitable option:
Wisdom is better than strength.
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wisdom - Common; strength - Abstract
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wisdom - Proper
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wisdom - Abstract; strength - Abstract
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strength - Common
Explanation
Common nouns include both abstract as well as concrete nouns. These nouns name things, whether abstract or concrete. By abstract we mean, something that can be sensed or felt, and not touched. They include emotions and states of being.
Proper nouns name a specific person, place or animal, for e.g. Amy, America. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.
Option C: 'Wisdom' means 'the quality of having good experience and knowledge'.
'Strength' means 'the state of being strong'.
These are qualities and cannot be perceived through any of our senses. Hence they're both abstract. So, option C is correct.
Option A: 'Wisdom' is a common noun but more specifically, it's an abstract noun. Hence this option is not as suitable.
Option B: 'Wisdom' refers to a state of being wise and it does not name a specific thing or a person. Also, it does not begin with a capital 'W' as proper nouns should. Hence B is wrong.
Option D: 'Strength' is a common noun, but this option does not identify the second noun, 'wisdom'. Also, 'strength' is more specifically an abstract noun. Hence D is wrong.
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