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Class 8 English
Noun
Quiz 9
Identify the feminine form of the noun: aviator
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aviatoress
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aviatrix
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aviatrina
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lady aviator
Explanation
An aviator is a pilot.
Option B: The feminine form of the noun 'aviator' is 'aviatrix'. Hence option B is correct.
Options A, C and D: The terms 'aviatoress', 'aviatrina' and 'lady aviator' do not exist in the English dictionary.
Hence these options are incorrect.
Form a noun from the given verb:
Decide
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decision
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decidedly
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decideness
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decideful
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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 accept is: acceptance. Correct answer is option A.
From the options, 'decision' is an abstract noun, formed from the given verb. For example, 'It is your decision to make.'. Hence option A is correct.
'Decidedly' is an adverb (it doesn't mean the same as the given verb) and isn't a noun. Hence option B is incorrect.
'Decideness' and 'decideful' aren't words, they don't exist; hence options C and D are incorrect.
Form a noun from the given verb:
Angry
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angriness
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angrily
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anger
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angerful
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Option C is the correct answer, because 'anger' is an abstract noun form of the verb 'angry'. For example, 'His anger knew no bounds.'
Option A is incorrect because the word 'angriness' does not exist.
Option D: Similarly, 'angerful' isn't a word, hence option D is incorrect.
Option B: 'Angrily' is an adverb that is formed from the given word, it isn't a noun, hence B is also incorrect.
Select the abstract noun from the options given.
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Prosperity
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Packet
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Garden
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Angel
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Nouns are naming words. Abstract nouns are the nouns that can't be seen and touched. For example: anger, truth, danger etc.
Option B - 'Packet' is a container made of a paper or cardboard to store and keep things. A packet can be seen and touched. Hence, option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Garden' is a piece of land used to grow flowers and vegetables, it can be seen and touched. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Angel' is a virtuous person who is very good to us. We can see and touch an angel (person). Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option A - 'Prosperity' is a state of being prosperous (wealthy) which can be experienced and not be seen and touched. Hence, we can say that 'prosperity' is an abstract noun. Thus option A is the correct answer.
Choose the correct noun form of the given verb:
Rob
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robbing
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robbery
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rober
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robe
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An abstract noun refers to a state of being, a condition or an act. It cannot be perceived through our senses like sight, smell, touch, taste and smell.
'Rob' is a verb that refers to the action of 'taking a property or an object unlawfully from someone'.
Option B: 'Robbery' is an abstract noun that refers to the act of robbing. It refers to an act and cannot be perceived through our senses.
Hence option B is correct.
Option A: 'Robbing' is a present participle or a gerund form of the verb, depending on the context. It isn't a noun, hence option A is incorrect.
Option C: The noun 'rober' is not related to 'rob'. 'Rober' refers to a person who invests in official robes. Hence option C is incorrect.
Option D: 'Robe' is a noun but it isn't a form of the given verb, where the former refers to a garment and the latter refers to the act of stealing. Hence option D is incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate noun of the type specified in bracket.
I expressed my deep __________ at his mother's death. (Abstract Noun)
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Anger
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Sorrow
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Mercy
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Leniency
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In order to fill in the blank with an abstract noun, let's understand what an abstract noun is. A noun that can't be seen and touched is called an abstract noun. For example: I am so happy today. Here, 'happy' is an abstract noun as we can't see and touch 'happy'.
Option A - 'Anger' is an emotion which can't be seen and touched. Though it is an abstract noun, we can't use it here. Since the sentence says 'mother's death', a person can't be angry. Hence, option A is incorrect.
Option C - 'Mercy' is a quality of kindness that makes you forgive someone. It is an emotion and can't be seen and touched, hence it is an abstract noun. We can't use 'mercy' here, as the sentence is about death and not pity/forgiveness. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Leniency' is an abstract noun which means to not be severe and not given strong punishments and judgement. As the sentence is about expressing something, we can't use 'leniency'. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option B - 'Sorrow' is an expression and an emotion, which means to express grief. It is an abstract noun and can be used here to express grief on the occasion of death. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
'I expressed my deep sorrow at his mother's death.'
Choose the correct noun form of the given verb:
Produce
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produce
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produceful
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produceness
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production
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An abstract noun is a noun that cannot be seen or touched. It is an idea, quality or state.
Option D: 'Production' is an abstract noun form of the given verb. It refers to the manufacturing or making of goods. For example, 'the indefinite ways of food production'. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: 'Produce' is also a noun, but it isn't the noun form of the given verb; it refers to agricultural products and not the act of producing. Hence option A is incorrect.
Options B and C: The words 'produceful' and 'produceness' do not exist. Hence options B and C are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate noun of the type specified in bracket.
I saw a little ____________ shivering in the rain. (Common noun)
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boy
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Rahul
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Neha
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army
Explanation
In order to fill in the given blank with a common noun, let's understand what a common noun is. A common noun is a noun which denotes the class of objects, concepts, places or people. For example: I am a girl. Here, 'girl' is a common noun as 'girl' represents not one but a group (females).
Option B - 'Rahul' is the name of a person and hence it is a proper noun. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Neha' is the name of a person and hence it is a proper noun. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Army' is a collective noun as it represents a group of soldiers. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option A - 'Boy' is a common noun as it represents the male gender and not a specific/ proper noun. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
'I saw a little boy shivering in the rain.'
Fill in the blank with the appropriate noun of the type specified in bracket.
________ was a great king who will always be remembered by the people of our country. (Proper Noun)
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Sita
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Akbar
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Rajputas
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Soldier
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In order to fill in the blank with a proper noun, let's understand what a proper noun is. Specific names of people, places or things are called proper nouns. For example, Raj loves chocolates. Here, 'Raj' is the name of a specific man and hence 'Raj' is a proper noun.
Option A - 'Sita' is the name of a female. Though it is a proper noun, we can't use 'Sita' here, as the sentence is about a king and not a queen. Hence, option A is incorrect.
Option C - 'Rajputas' is a collective noun, as it represents a sub-caste. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Soldier' is a common noun. Here, the name of a specific soldier is not given, hence it is not a proper noun. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option B - 'Akbar' is the name of a person and he was a great king as well. 'Akbar' is a proper noun. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
'Akbar was a great king who will always be remembered by the people of our country.'
Fill in blank (26) with the most appropriate option:
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so
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however
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but
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and
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Option C: 'But' expresses contrast between two ideas. "We get on well together" is a direct contrast to "my sister and I are very different", because it's a general idea that people who are different don't get along so well. Hence this word is suitable here and option C is correct.
Option A: 'So' expresses conclusion. It's not relevant to the sentence here.
Option B: 'However' means 'in spite of that'. When 'however' is used in the middle of a sentence, it's separated using a semi colon (;) before and a comma (,) after the word 'however'. For example: 'My sister and I are very different; however, we get on well together.
But there is no semi colon present here.
Option D: 'And' merely connects two ideas that do not affect each other in meaning. But here, one idea is in contrast to another.
Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
There are many __________ on the shelf.
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paper
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magazines
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book
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dust
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The suitable word must be plural, as suggested by the words 'are' and 'many'. The verb 'are' is a plural verb ('is' is singular). When the verb is plural, the noun in relation must also be plural. 'Many' refers to a plural noun.
Option B: 'Magazines' is a plural noun and completes the sentence in meaning. Hence this option is correct.
Options A, C and D: 'Paper' and 'book' are singular nouns. 'Dust' is an uncountable noun whereas 'many' only modifies countable nouns.
These words do not match with the determiner 'many'; 'many' refers to more than one. Hence these options are incorrect.
Replace the underlined phrase with a collective noun:
Many policemen
are looking into the matter.
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A team of policemen
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A squad of policemen
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A gang of policemen
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A pack of policemen
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The collective noun to describe a group of policemen is 'posse' or 'squad'. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
'Team' is a collective noun used to describe a group of people who work together. It also represents a group of athletes or players.
'Gang' is a collective noun used to describe a group of labourers or thieves.
'Pack' is a collective noun used to describe a number of rats, wolves or thieves. Options A, C and D are incorrect as the word, 'team', 'gang' and 'pack' do not describe 'many policemen.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate noun of the type specified in bracket.
A ______ of players was cheering on the playground. (Collective Noun)
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Team
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Pair
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Bundle
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Pack
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In order to fill in the blank with a collective noun, let's understand what a collective noun is. A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people, animals, things etc. For example: The crowd had gone crazy. Here, 'crowd' is a collective noun used to represent people.
Option B - A pair is of two things only. 'Players' can be two or more, hence we can't use 'pair' here. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C - A bundle can be of clothes, newspapers, books or sticks. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - A pack can be of animals or cards. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option A - A team can be of players or investigators. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
'A team of players was cheering on the playground.'
Choose the abstract noun from the options given below:
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Youth
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Oak
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Vase
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Hourglass
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Concrete nouns name things that can be perceived by any of our senses, sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing.
Abstract nouns name a state of being, a feeling, or an idea that cannot be seen, touched, smelled, tasted or heard. Abstract nouns do not have a physical form like concrete nouns do.
Option A: Youth is a stage of life, a period between childhood and adulthood. It is a state of being, hence it's an abstract noun.
Option B: Oak is a tree, it is a concrete noun.
Options C and D: Similarly, vase and hourglass are also concrete nouns, the former is a decorative bowl and the latter is a device that measures time. Both can be seen and touched.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Change the verb given in the bracket to a suitable noun :
You need a lot of _________ (concentrate) when you are studying.
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concentration
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concentrating
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concentrate
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none of these
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The verb, 'concentrate' means 'to
focus all one's attention on a particular object or activity'. Its noun form is 'concentration'. Hence, option A is correct.
'Concentrating' is the present continuous tense form of the verb. 'Concentrate' is the simple present tense form of the verb. Hence, options B and C are incorrect.
Option D is incorrect as option A is correct.
Replace the following underlined phrase with appropriate collective noun:
The people who acted in the film
were all members of a single family.
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characters of the film
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guys of the film
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actors of the film
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fellows of the film
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The people who act in a film or play are referred to as 'actors'. Hence, the phrase given in option C is the correct answer.
The word, 'character' refers to a person who is represented in a film or play. However, it does not refer to a person who acts in the film or play. Hence, option A is incorrect.
The phrase 'guys of the film' and 'fellows of the film' do not convey any meaning. Hence, options B and D are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with a suitable noun:
Even though age has caught up with him now, he is still always on the ________.
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move
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take
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road
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give
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Option A: The phrase 'on the move' is an idiomatic expression. (In idiomatic expressions, the meaning is different from the literal meanings of the individual elements.) It means: to be physically active.
Hence the correct word used is 'move' and option A is correct.
Options B, C and D: The words 'take', 'road' and 'give' do not form the required meaning in the sentence. The expression is a set phrase and cannot be substituted with another word. Hence these options are wrong.
Change the verb given in the bracket to a suitable noun:
What was his ________ (react) to your decision to quit studies?
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reacting
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reaction
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react
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none of these
Explanation
The verb 'react' means '
act in response to something'. Its noun
form is 'reaction'. Hence, option B is correct.
Option A: The word, 'reacting' is the present continuous form of the verb.
Option C: The word 'react' is a verb, not a noun.
Hence,
options A and C are incorrect.
Option D is incorrect as option B is the correct answer.
Complete the following sentence with commonly used familiar nouns:
He is so adamant that at times it is like talking to a ________ wall.
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stone
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brick
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wooden
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rock
Explanation
Option B: The phrase 'like talking to a brick wall' is an idiomatic expression. (In idiomatic expressions, the meaning is different from the literal meanings of the individual elements.) It is used for somebody who refuses to listen to you.
Hence the correct word used is 'brick' and option B is correct.
Options A, C and D: The words 'stone', 'wooden' and 'rock' do not form the required meaning in the sentence. The expression is a set phrase and cannot be substituted with another word. Hence these options are wrong.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
________ of the children is sick today.
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One
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Fewer
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Many
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Some
Explanation
The verb in the given sentence 'is' is singular. When the verb is singular, the noun in relation must also be singular. The number of words in the sequence must be consistent in a sentence.
The subject is a phrase '_____ of the children'. The head of the phrase will be singular, as determined before.
Option A: 'One' is a singular number as it refers to a single child, 'one of the' means 'one person from the rest of the children'.
Hence this option 'A' is correct.
Options B, C, and D: Fewer, many, and some all refer to plural nouns. They do not agree with the singular verb. Hence these options are wrong.
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:
The ___________ of the forest will result in the ___________ of many animal species.
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destruction / disappear
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destruction / disappearance
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destructing / disappear
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destruct / disappearance
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In the given sentence, both words are abstract nouns as they refer to the conditions of the forest that would impact a condition of the animals. Abstract nouns express states or conditions of things, ideas or actions.
Option B: 'Destruction' refers to an action that leads to the damage of something. 'Disappearance' expresses a state of someone or something that ceases to exist. These noun forms are compatible with the sentence in structure and meaning. Hence option B is correct.
Options A, C and D: 'Disappear' is a verb form and does not express the activity but the action.
'Destructing' is a present participle and not a noun form.
'Destruct' is a verb and does not indicate the state of the act.
Hence these options are wrong.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
He took a __________ of cigarettes out of his pocket.
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block
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dozen
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packet
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parcel
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piece
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Just like 'a swarm of bees', 'a flock of sheep', we write 'a packet of cigarettes'. 'Packet' is the appropriate collective noun to complete the phrase. So, option C is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Petroleum ____ are getting more and more expensive everyday.
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produces
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products
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production
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productivity
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The given sentence does not have a subject. Thus, the answer must be a noun/pronoun which will become the subject. On the other hand 'are' is a plural verb, so, the word to be filled in the blank must be a plural subject in order to complete the subject-verb agreement.
Option A is incorrect. 'produces' can be a noun but, it means 'yield'. 'yield' can become more or less, it cannot become expensive or cheap. Thus, the noun does not agree with the adjective and so, 'produces' is not the best fit for the blank.
Option B is correct. 'products' is a plural noun. Also, 'products' are things that can become expensive. Thus, it fits in the blank and is the correct answer.
Option C is incorrect. 'production' is a singular noun and not a plural one. Thus, it does not justify the presence of 'are' and makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Option D is incorrect. 'productivity' is a singular noun and not a plural one. Thus, it does not justify the presence of 'are' and makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
Nouns that refer to a group of people or things are called ______ nouns.
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collective
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concrete
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uncountable
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proper
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The correct answer is Option A - collective nouns. Words such as team, flock, fleet etc are collective nouns because they refer to a large number of people or things taken together.
Option B is incorrect because concrete nouns refer to people or things that can be experienced with the five senses.
Option C is incorrect because uncountable nouns refer to things that cannot be counted.
Option D is incorrect because proper nouns refer to people or things that are specific or unique.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
A: May I help you?
B: Yes, I want three ______________.
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cans beans
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cans of beans
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can of beans
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can beans
Explanation
The suitable word must be plural, as suggested by the number 'three'.
Option B: 'Cans of beans' is a plural noun and completes the sentence in meaning. 'Of' is a preposition that answers the question 'cans of what?'. A preposition connects a noun with a word or a sentence. Here, 'of' connects 'cans' with 'beans'. Hence this option is correct.
Options A, B and C: 'Can of beans' is a singular noun. It refers to a single can, with lots of beans in it. 'Can' is a collective noun here, and is considered as singular. As the number 'three' calls for a plural of 'can', this is not the answer.
'Cans beans' and 'can beans' are both incomplete without 'of'. It does not form a complete thought.
Hence these options are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
Give me two ________ cake, please.
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piece
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pieces
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slice
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pieces of
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The suitable word must be plural, as suggested by the number 'two'.
Option D: 'Pieces' is a plural noun and completes the sentence in meaning. 'Of' is a preposition that answers the question 'two pieces of what?'. A preposition connects a noun with a word or a sentence. Here, 'of' connects 'cake' with 'pieces'. Hence this option is correct.
Options A, B and C: 'Piece' and 'slice' are singular nouns. They do not match with the plural number 'two'. 'Pieces' is incomplete without 'of'. It does not form a complete thought.
Hence these options are incorrect.
Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Directions for questions 84 and 85: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
I saw a ______ of cattle grazing in the meadow.
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group
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litter
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herd
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bunch
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Group of cattle is called as herd of cattle.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Look, Mother; James has brought you a __________ of flowers.
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branch
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bucket
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bunch
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bush
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growth
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Look, Mother; James has brought you a 'bunch' of flowers.
It goes without saying that nobody is going to present a branch, bush, bucket or growth of flowers, unless the situation is extremely comical. 'Bunch' is a collective noun used to refer to things such as 'flowers' or 'keys.'
So, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the correct answer.
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:
How much of the amount has been spent?
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Amount - Uncountable noun
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Amount - Countable noun
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Much, Amount - Uncountable nouns
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Much, Amount - Countable nouns
Explanation
Countable nouns name things or beings that can be counted. For example, one apple, three bears, etc.
Uncountable nouns cannot be counted, because they refer to quantity or mass. For example, some milk, some apple juice, etc.
Option A: 'Amount' refers to the quantity of something. It cannot be counted, and is hence uncountable. So, option A is right.
Options B and D: The noun 'amount' refers to a quantity and hence cannot be counted. It indicates a mass and hence is an uncountable noun.
Options C and D: 'Much' is a quantifier and indicates the amount or degree of something. It means 'a large amount'. It's not a noun and hence cannot be categorized as countable or uncountable.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Identify the types of nouns present in the following sentence:
Santhosh was congratulated on his victory.
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Santosh - Common Noun; victory - Collective Noun
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Santosh - Common Noun; victory - Proper Noun
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Santosh - Abstract Noun; victory - Common Noun/Abstract Noun
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Santosh - Proper Noun; victory - Common Noun/Abstract Noun
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. Concrete nouns can be seen, felt, tasted, smelled and heard.
Collective nouns refer to a group of things like a swarm of bees.
Proper nouns name a specific person, place or animal, for e.g. Amy, America.
Option D: In the given sentence, 'Santhosh' is the name of a particular man, hence it's a proper noun.
The noun 'victory' is an abstract thing. It refers to the state of winning. Hence it's an abstract or a common noun. So, option D is correct.
Options A and B: 'Santosh' cannot be a common noun as it names a specific individual.
'Victory' refers to a state of winning, and does not indicate any group or individual. Hence these options are incorrect.
Option C: 'Santhosh' names a concrete noun, a man. Hence it cannot be abstract and this option is incorrect.
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