Multiple Choice Questions
Common Noun
Practice Questions with Answers
Total 40 questions available
Q. 1
In which of the following sentences is a common noun used with an article to indicate a specific instance?
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They visited the Eiffel Tower.B
She spotted an elephant.C
I found a book.D
He watched a movie.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 2
What does a common noun represent?
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A specific individualB
A name for a placeC
A unique entityD
A general category or conceptClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which of the following is a common noun for "a professional who practices law"?
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LawyerB
ProsecutorC
JudgeD
AttorneyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Identify the common noun in the following sentence: "The apple fell from the tree."
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TheB
AppleC
FellD
fromClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
In the sentence, "The river flows through the valley," which word is the common noun?
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TheB
RiverC
FlowsD
throughClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Identify the common noun in the sentence: "I saw a flock of birds flying in the sky."
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SkyB
IC
BirdsD
SawClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
Which of the following words is a common noun?
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RiverB
AmazonC
MaryD
Statue of LibertyClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Common nouns can be used to refer to:
A
Proper nouns.B
Irregular plurals.C
Specific individuals only.D
General categories or concepts.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid with common nouns?
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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.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 10
Which of the following is a common noun?
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ParkB
ParisC
Statue of LibertyD
Mona LisaClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Which of the following sentences contains a common noun?
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The Sun rises in the east.B
I read an interesting novel last night.C
My dog is named Rocky.D
I visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What is a common noun for "a medical professional who performs surgeries"?
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SpecialistB
SurgeonC
DoctorD
PhysicianClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
In the sentence, "The horse galloped across the field," which word is the common noun?
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TheB
HorseC
GallopedD
FieldClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
When do you use common nouns with articles?
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Only when the common noun refers to a person.B
Only when the common noun refers to a thing.C
When you want to specify a unique instance.D
When you want to specify whether you're referring to a specific instance or any member of that category.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Select the common noun in the following sentence: "She loves to eat ice cream."
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EatB
LovesC
SheD
Ice CreamClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
"The dog chased the ball," which word is the common noun?
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TheB
DogC
ChasedD
BallClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of an adjective with a common noun?
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They went to the beach.B
He is a doctor.C
She has a bicycle.D
She picked the ripe apple.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 18
When do you form plurals of common nouns by adding "s" or "es"?
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Only with uncountable nouns.B
Always.C
Only with countable nouns.D
Never.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 19
Which of the following is a common noun?
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Niagara FallsB
Leaning Tower of PisaC
Sydney Opera HouseD
NurseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a common noun with an article?
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They saw the mountains.B
She wore the coat.C
I bought the roses.D
He built the cars.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 21
Common nouns are typically written in which way?
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Only when they appear in titlesB
All lowercase lettersC
All uppercase lettersD
The first letter capitalizedClick an option to check your answer
Q. 22
What is the primary purpose of using adjectives with common nouns?
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To provide more details and distinctions.B
To indicate possession.C
To make common nouns proper nouns.D
To create a plural form.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 23
What should you not do when forming plurals of common nouns?
A
Avoid forming plurals of common nouns.B
Use apostrophes to indicate plural common nouns.C
Always use "s" to form plurals.D
Overuse irregular plurals.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 24
What is a common mistake to avoid when using common nouns to refer to specific individuals?
A
Overuse articles with common nouns.B
Always use common nouns to refer to specific individuals.C
Never use common nouns to refer to specific individuals.D
Use proper nouns instead of common nouns for specific individuals.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 25
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
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Big BenB
ParisC
Eiffel TowerD
ArtistClick an option to check your answer
Q. 26
Identify the common noun in the following sentence: "She is a talented musician."
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SheB
IsC
TalentedD
MusicianClick an option to check your answer
Q. 27
Which of the following sentences contains a common noun?
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"I saw an eagle soaring in the sky."B
"Tom and Jerry are my favorite cartoon characters."C
"Mount Everest is the world's highest peak."D
"The Great Wall of China stretches for miles."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 28
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
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TeacherB
LondonC
Eiffel TowerD
Mount EverestClick an option to check your answer
Q. 29
Which of the following is a common noun?
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State StreetB
New York CityC
Empire State BuildingD
BuildingClick an option to check your answer
Q. 30
What is a common noun?
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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.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 31
Which of the following is a common noun?
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Washington, D.C.B
Empire State BuildingC
Sydney Opera HouseD
ComputerClick an option to check your answer
Q. 32
Which is a "don't" regarding the use of articles with common nouns?
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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.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 33
Which common mistake should you avoid when using adjectives with common nouns?
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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.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 34
What do common nouns help you do in language and communication?
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Create technical terms.B
Refer to general categories or concepts.C
Specify unique individuals.D
Describe abstract concepts.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 35
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
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Mona LisaB
The Great Wall of ChinaC
MountainD
RomeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 36
Which of the following is an example of a common noun?
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Pacific OceanB
Taj MahalC
IndiaD
HouseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 37
Which of the following words is NOT a common noun?
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New York CityB
CarC
DogD
HappinessClick an option to check your answer
Q. 38
Which of the following is NOT a common noun?
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BookB
Eiffel TowerC
CityD
HappinessClick an option to check your answer
Q. 39
What's the role of an apostrophe in common nouns?
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To form possessive common nouns.B
To indicate gender.C
To make common nouns plural.D
To create proper nouns.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 40
Identify the common noun in the following sentence: "The cat napped in the sun."
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TheB
CatC
NappedD
SunClick an option to check your answer
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