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Q. 1
Uncountable nouns are also known as mass nouns.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 2
Which of the following words is a common noun?
A
River
B
Amazon
C
Mary
D
Statue of Liberty
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Q. 3
In the sentence, "The jury delivers a verdict," how is the collective noun "jury" treated?
A
Singular
B
Plural
C
Both singular and plural
D
Indeterminate
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Q. 4
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a common noun with an article?
A
They saw the mountains.
B
She wore the coat.
C
I bought the roses.
D
He built the cars.
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Q. 5
What's the role of an apostrophe in common nouns?
A
To form possessive common nouns.
B
To indicate gender.
C
To make common nouns plural.
D
To create proper nouns.
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Q. 6
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of airplanes in flight?
A
Team
B
Gaggle
C
Formation
D
Troop
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Q. 7
When referring to family relationships in proper nouns (e.g., "Uncle Joe"), what should you do?
A
Capitalize both words if it's a formal title.
B
Always capitalize both words.
C
Always capitalize the first word and lowercase the second word.
D
Capitalize the second word when using a specific family member's name.
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Q. 8
Uncountable nouns can always be made countable by adding the indefinite article "a" or "an."
A
True
B
False
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Q. 9
"I bought two furnitures for my living room" is a grammatically correct sentence.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 10
"Knowledge" is an uncountable noun representing the state of knowing something.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 11
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of animals?
A
Herd
B
Committee
C
Class
D
Fleet
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Q. 12
Which sentence correctly follows the rule of using "the" with a collective noun?
A
The team is playing well.
B
A team is playing well.
C
Team is playing well.
D
The team are playing well.
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Q. 13
Uncountable nouns can be made countable by adding the indefinite article "a" or "an."
A
True
B
False
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Q. 14
Which of the following is not a collective noun?
A
Fish
B
Team
C
Family
D
Flock
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Q. 15
"Happiness" is an example of an uncountable noun representing an abstract concept.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 16
What is a collective noun commonly used for a group of fish?
A
School
B
Herd
C
Troop
D
Flock
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Q. 17
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a collective noun in its singular form?
A
The family was having a picnic.
B
The families were having a picnic.
C
The families was having a picnic.
D
The family were having a picnic.
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Q. 18
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of sheep?
A
Colony
B
Parliament
C
Flock
D
Team
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Q. 19
What does the material noun "wood" describe?
A
The location of an object.
B
The substance or material used in construction.
C
The color of an object.
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Q. 20
Which of the following is NOT a common noun?
A
Book
B
Eiffel Tower
C
City
D
Happiness
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Q. 21
What does using "the" before a collective noun help avoid?
A
Ambiguity
B
Simplicity in language
C
Clarity in communication
D
A need for plural verbs
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Q. 22
Which of the following is a best practice when using abbreviations in proper nouns?
A
Capitalize all letters in an abbreviation.
B
Never use abbreviations in proper nouns.
C
Always use abbreviations to save space in writing.
D
Avoid using abbreviations unless they are widely accepted and understood.
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Q. 23
What is the primary function of a noun in a sentence?
A
To indicate time.
B
To name a person, place, thing, or idea.
C
To describe an action.
D
To provide the verb.
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Q. 24
What do common nouns help you do in language and communication?
A
Create technical terms.
B
Refer to general categories or concepts.
C
Specify unique individuals.
D
Describe abstract concepts.
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Q. 25
Which common mistake should you avoid when using adjectives with common nouns?
A
Using adjectives to provide more details.
B
Using adjectives to specify unique instances.
C
Using adjectives for proper nouns.
D
Not using adjectives at all.
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Q. 26
Which of the following is a type of noun that represents a quality, condition, or idea rather than a physical entity?
A
Abstract noun
B
Collective noun
C
Common noun
D
Proper noun
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Q. 27
What is a collective noun?
A
A type of vegetable
B
A type of bird
C
A noun representing a group of people, animals, or things
D
A type of musical instrument
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Q. 28
Common nouns are typically written in which way?
A
Only when they appear in titles
B
All lowercase letters
C
All uppercase letters
D
The first letter capitalized
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Q. 29
What do material nouns help us understand about an object?
A
Its purpose.
B
What it's made of.
C
Its shape.
D
Its location.
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Q. 30
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of books piled together?
A
School
B
Troop
C
Stack
D
Herd
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Q. 31
What type of noun represents a general name for people, places, things, or ideas?
A
Abstract noun
B
Collective noun
C
Common noun
D
Proper noun
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Q. 32
Which of the following is NOT an uncountable noun?
A
Furniture
B
Water
C
Apples
D
Information
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Q. 33
What is a noun?
A
A word that describes an action or occurrence.
B
A word that represents an idea, quality, or concept.
C
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
D
A word that connects words and phrases in a sentence.
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Q. 34
"Sand" can be an uncountable noun when referring to a beach but becomes countable when discussing different types of sand.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 35
In which of the following sentences is a common noun used with an article to indicate a specific instance?
A
They visited the Eiffel Tower.
B
She spotted an elephant.
C
I found a book.
D
He watched a movie.
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Q. 36
In the sentence, "The cat chased the mouse," which words are nouns?
A
Chased and cat
B
The and chased
C
Cat and mouse
D
The and mouse
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Q. 37
What is the material noun in the sentence: "The chair is made of plastic."?
A
Plastic
B
Chair
C
Made
D
The
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Q. 38
"Honesty" is a material noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 39
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of lions in the wild?
A
Pride
B
Committee
C
Colony
D
Parliament
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Q. 40
Which collective noun is typically associated with a group of dolphins swimming together in the ocean?
A
School
B
Pride
C
Flock
D
Team
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Q. 41
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of ants in an underground nest?
A
Colony
B
Parliament
C
Gaggle
D
Team
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Q. 42
What is a material noun?
A
A noun that names a person.
B
A noun that names a place.
C
A noun that names a substance or material.
D
A noun that names an action.
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Q. 43
"Gold" is an example of a material noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 44
"Teacher" is an example of a material noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 45
What is the primary function of a collective noun in a sentence?
A
To represent a group of things as a single unit
B
To create confusion
C
To add complexity
D
To indicate possession
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Q. 46
"Love" is an abstract noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 47
What is a proper noun?
A
A name for emotions and feelings.
B
A general name for a person, place, or thing.
C
A specific name for a person, place, or thing.
D
A name for common objects.
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Q. 48
Which of the following is NOT a material noun?
A
Paper
B
Friendship
C
Rubber
D
Gold
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Q. 49
Which word is a material noun?
A
Flower
B
Metal
C
Car
D
Laughed
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Q. 50
"Joy" is an abstract noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 51
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of bees?
A
Herd
B
Swarm
C
Pod
D
Troop
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Q. 52
Common nouns can be used to refer to:
A
Proper nouns.
B
Irregular plurals.
C
Specific individuals only.
D
General categories or concepts.
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Q. 53
What should you do when using proper nouns that include articles (e.g., "The United States")?
A
Capitalize the article only if it's the first word of the proper noun.
B
Capitalize the article only if it's a definite article (e.g., "The").
C
Always capitalize the article.
D
Always lowercase the article.
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Q. 54
True or False: Names of streets and highways are always proper nouns.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 55
Which sentence correctly uses a material noun example?
A
The ocean is made of water.
B
The flowers are made of beauty.
C
The mountains are made of adventure.
D
The birds are made of flying.
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Q. 56
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of flowers?
A
Field
B
Pod
C
Troop
D
School
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Q. 57
True or False: It is acceptable to create new proper nouns by capitalizing any word you choose.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 58
When is it appropriate to use a plural verb with a collective noun?
A
When you want to confuse the reader
B
When you want to make the sentence more complex
C
When you want to emphasize the unity of the group
D
When you want to emphasize the individual members within the group
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Q. 59
What is a common noun?
A
A type of proper noun.
B
A formal name for a place.
C
A specific person's name.
D
A noun that refers to general, non-specific entities or categories.
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Q. 60
What is a collective noun typically used for a group of trees in a forest?
A
School
B
Herd
C
Team
D
Grove
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Q. 61
Which of the following is a common mistake in capitalizing proper nouns?
A
Capitalizing common nouns.
B
Capitalizing pronouns.
C
Capitalizing the first letter of every word in a title.
D
Capitalizing verbs.
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Q. 62
"Cars" is an example of an uncountable noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 63
Material nouns describe the shape of objects.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 64
Which collective noun is used for a group of cattle, particularly when they are grazing together?
A
Parliament
B
Flock
C
Swarm
D
Herd
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Q. 65
Material nouns are used to describe the ______________ of objects.
A
Color
B
Composition
C
Shape
D
Size
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Q. 66
Which is a "don't" regarding the use of articles with common nouns?
A
Use articles only with proper nouns.
B
Always use articles with common nouns.
C
Use articles to specify the level of specificity.
D
Avoid using articles in all cases.
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Q. 67
"Information" is an example of an uncountable noun representing a concept or data.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 68
What does a material noun describe?
A
The substance or material of an object.
B
The color of an object.
C
The shape of an object.
D
The location of an object.
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Q. 69
"Car" is an abstract noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 70
"Friendship" is an abstract noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 71
"Running" is an abstract noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 72
Which of the following is NOT a noun?
A
Chair
B
Running
C
Kindness
D
River
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Q. 73
Material nouns are essential for adding ________ to our descriptions.
A
Complexity
B
Abstractness
C
Clarity
D
Ambiguity
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Q. 74
Which collective noun represents a group of students in the same grade at a school?
A
Choir
B
Troop
C
Flock
D
Class
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Q. 75
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun?
A
Herd
B
Dog
C
Car
D
Chair
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Q. 76
True or False: Proper nouns should be used sparingly in writing.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 77
What is a collective noun used for a group of lions in captivity, such as in a zoo?
A
Colony
B
Pride
C
Flock
D
Team
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Q. 78
What does the use of "the" before a collective noun often indicate?
A
Singular form
B
That it's a proper noun
C
Plural form
D
A specific or identifiable group
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Q. 79
What is the material noun in the sentence: "The table is made of marble."?
A
Made
B
Table
C
Marble
D
The
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Q. 80
What is a collective noun used for a group of cows or cattle?
A
School
B
Pod
C
Gaggle
D
Herd
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Q. 81
Which is not a material noun?
A
Honesty
B
Wood
C
Plastic
D
Glass
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Q. 82
Which of the following is a material noun?
A
Gold
B
Teacher
C
City
D
Jumped
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Q. 83
Which of the following is an example of a collective noun used for a group of chickens?
A
Pod
B
Troop
C
Flock
D
Parliament
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Q. 84
How are collective nouns different from regular nouns?
A
Collective nouns can only be used for people.
B
Collective nouns are always singular.
C
Collective nouns are always plural.
D
Collective nouns refer to a group as a single entity.
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Q. 85
What is an example of a collective noun used for a group of people?
A
Team
B
Flock
C
Pod
D
School
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Q. 86
In the sentence, "The family is going on a picnic," what does the collective noun "family" refer to?
A
A family of animals
B
A single person
C
A group of people
D
A family of inanimate objects
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Q. 87
"Chocolates" is an example of an uncountable noun.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 88
What does a material noun help us understand?
A
The color of an object.
B
What something is made of.
C
The name of an object.
D
The size of an object.
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Q. 89
Which of the following should NOT be capitalized as a proper noun?
A
The name of a planet, like "Mars."
B
Days of the week, like "Tuesday."
C
Nationalities, like "French."
D
The names of specific mountains, like "Mount Fuji."
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Q. 90
Which of the following collective nouns is commonly used for a group of birds?
A
Troop
B
Gaggle
C
Parliament
D
Pod
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Q. 91
Material nouns are names of people, places, or things.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 92
Material nouns help us understand what something is made of.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 93
Which type of noun represents a specific name for an individual person, place, or thing?
A
Abstract noun
B
Collective noun
C
Common noun
D
Proper noun
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Q. 94
Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid with common nouns?
A
Using articles like "a" and "the."
B
Using common nouns for scientific terminology.
C
Using adjectives to modify common nouns.
D
Misusing apostrophes to form plural common nouns.
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Q. 95
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of uncountable nouns?
A
They represent mass, substance, or concepts.
B
They can be counted individually.
C
They are usually singular.
D
They do not take the indefinite article "a" or "an."
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Q. 96
Material nouns are used to describe the composition or substance of objects.
A
True
B
False
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Q. 97
Which rule emphasizes using collective nouns with plural verbs?
A
To make the sentence shorter.
B
To add complexity to sentences.
C
To emphasize the group as a single unit.
D
To indicate a specific group.
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