1. Identify the type of noun for the highlighted word in the given sentence:
The forgetful housemaid had left the strainer in the sink and kept searching for the same the whole day.
a) concrete noun
b) abstract noun
c) material noun
d) proper noun
Answer: a)
2. Identify the type of noun for the highlighted word in the given sentence:
The rumour about the upcoming company reorganisation spread quickly through the office, causing a mix of anxiety and speculation among the employees.
a) proper noun
b) common noun
c) abstract noun
d) collective noun
Answer: c)
3. Fill in the blank with the correct noun:
The department head submitted a ____________ for new office furniture, outlining the specific items needed to create a more functional and comfortable workspace for the team.
a) requisition
b) rendition
c) notice
d) memo
Answer: a)
4. Fill in the blank with the correct noun:
The discovery of DNA's structure by Watson and Crick in the 1950s shifted the scientific __________, fundamentally altering our understanding of genetics and molecular biology.
a) paradigm
b) parameter
c) circulation
d) dimension
Answer: a)
5. Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun:
Hazel experienced a _________ of emotions while seeing the play.
a) fling
b) wash
c) both a and b
d) jinx
Answer: c)
6. Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun:
Our Principal is a highly principled man. His _______ of principles is quite admirable and worth emulating.
a) compilation
b) servitude
c) bundle
d) swanch
Answer: a)
7. Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun:
The legal system is composed of a comprehensive ________ of laws.
a) gesture
b) code
c) baid
d) laud
Answer: b)
8. _________, or an extreme desire for wealth and material gain, often leads individuals to pursue financial success at the expense of ethical considerations and the well-being of others.
a) Avarice
b) Caprice
c) Lissome
d) Stealth
Answer: a)
9. Identify the type of noun for the highlighted word in the given sentence:
The motorcyclists in the race were asked to wear strong helmets and leather gauntlets.
a) leather-concrete noun, gauntlets-proper noun
b) leather-common, gauntlets- common noun
c) leather-materail noun, gauntlets- concrete noun
d) leather-collective noun, gauntlets-abstract noun
Answer: c)
10. Choose the option that cannot fit in the blank:
During the tense negotiations, a ____________ broke out between the representatives of the two candidates which was indeed unfortunate.
a) skirmish
b) brawl
c) fracas
d) all of these can fit
Answer: d)
Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun:
11. After the storm, the _____ of the ship was found miles away from the wreckage.
a) debris
b) piece
c) fragment
d) remnant
Answer: c)
Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun:
12. The _____ of the ancient texts provides us with insight into their civilisation.
a) transliteration
b) translation
c) transcript
d) transcribe
Answer: b)
Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun:
13. The _____ caused by the landslide affected many families in the area.
a) devastations
b) devastation
c) devastate
d) devastated
Answer: b)
14. Which of the following sentences contains a proper noun?
a) The city is known for its historical landmarks.
b) The student received an award for academic excellence.
c) The cat chased the mouse around the yard.
d) The idea seemed brilliant at first.
Answer: a)
Identify the type of noun for the highlighted word in the given sentence:
15. The beauty of nature never fails to inspire poets and artists alike.
a) proper noun
b) common noun
c) abstract noun
d) collective noun
Answer: c)
Identify the type of noun for the highlighted word in the given sentence:
16. Her laughter echoed through the empty hallways, bringing a sense of warmth to the otherwise cold atmosphere.
a) abstract noun
b) common noun
c) proper noun
d) collective noun
Answer: a)
Fill in the blank with the correct abstract noun:
17. His ____________ of love for humanity was evident in his charitable acts.
a) talk
b) walk
c) sense
d) expression
Answer: d)
18. What is the collective noun for a group of musicians?
a) orchestra
b) choir
c) troupe
d) ensemble
Answer: a)
19. What is the collective noun for a group of islands?
a) cluster
b) archipelago
c) forest
d) tribe
Answer: b)
Fill in the blank with the correct material noun:
20. The artist crafted the sculpture from blocks of ________.
a) paintings
b) team
c) rocks
d) butterflies
Answer: c)
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