Question

(15)George Washington is an example of _____________kind of nouns.

(a)Common Noun

(b)Material Noun

(c)Collective Noun

(d)Proper Noun



(16)Which one of the following sums up the story ‘A Tale of two birds’best?

(a)A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. (b)One is known by the company one keeps

(c)A friend in need is a friend indeed . (d)none of the above​

Answer 1

(15) George Washington is an example of (d) Proper Noun

(16) The option that  sums up the story ‘A Tale of two birds’ best is (b)One is known by the company one keeps.

What is proper noun?

• In the field of English Grammar, proper noun is a kind of noun that is specified to a certain person, place or thing. As 'George Washington' is the name of a specific person, hence it is a proper noun.
• Other options, such as collective noun, is not correct as collective noun is a unique term which we use when there is a collection of a noun.

What does the story ‘A Tale of two birds’ teach us?

• The story describes two birds which are siblings but are separated due to a storm.
• One of the birds is polite as he reaches in the company of Rishi's ashram.
• On the other hand, the other bird is rude and loud as he got to stay in the company of robbers.
• Hence, the story depicts that one is known by the company that one keeps.

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