Question

1. The book was lying on the table.
The underlined word is ................. .
(a) collective noun (b) common noun (c) proper noun (d) material noun
2. Love begets love.
The underlined word is ................. .
(a) Proper noun (b) common noun (c) abstract noun (d) material noun
3. We can’t live without water.
The underlined word is ................... .
(a) material noun (b) common noun (c) collective noun (d) proper noun
4. The jury has given its verdict.
The underlined word is ................ .
(a) collective noun (b) common noun (c) material noun (d) proper noun

5. The Hindus regard Krishna as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The underlined word is ................. .
(a) common noun (b) proper noun (c) abstract noun (d) collective noun
6. Alcohol is injurious to health.
The underlined word is ............ .
(a) material noun (b) abstract noun (c) collective noun (d) common noun
7. Overeating is an unhealthy habit.
The underlined word is ................. .
(a) abstract noun (b) common noun (c) collective noun (d) proper noun
8. Wild animals live in forests.
The underlined word is ............... .
(a) common noun (b) proper noun (c) collective noun (d) material noun
9. The childhood of Peter was full of misery.
The underlined word is ............... .
(a) abstract noun (b) proper noun (c) common noun (d) collective noun
10. All the girls were singing.
The underlined word is ............... .
(a) common noun (b) collective noun (c) proper noun (d) material noun

Answer 1

Answer:

The book was lying on the table. (book – common noun; table – common noun)

2. Love begets love. (love – abstract noun)

3. We cannot live without water. (water – material noun)

4. The jury has given its verdict. (jury – collective noun; verdict – abstract noun)

5. The Hindus regard Krishna as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. (Hindus – proper noun; Krishna – proper noun; incarnation – common noun; Vishnu – proper noun)

6. Alcohol is injurious to health. (alcohol – material noun; health – abstract noun)

7. Overeating is an unhealthy habit. (habit – abstract noun)

8. Wild animals live in forests. (animals – common noun; forests – common noun)

9. The childhood of Peter was full of misery. (childhood – abstract noun; Peter – proper noun; misery – abstract noun)

10. All the girls were singing. (girls – common noun)

Answer 2

Answer:

1.Common noun

2. Abstract noun

3.Common noun

4. Collective noun

5. Abstract noun

6. Material noun

7. Common noun

8. Common noun

9. Abstract noun

10.Common noun