A Practice Quiz On Nouns: Trivia!
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What do you know about nouns? Do you believe you can take on this quiz? A noun is any member of a group of words that can operate as the main or only components of subjects of verbs or objects of prepositions, and that in English can take on plural forms and possessive endings. Nouns are the fundamental building blocks of sentences. Take this quiz and see how much you know about nouns.
- 1.
Which word below is a singular noun?
- A.
Dogs
- B.
Kitties
- C.
Desk
Correct Answer
C. DeskExplanation
The word "desk" is a singular noun because it refers to a single object, a piece of furniture used for writing or working on. "Dogs" and "kitties" are plural nouns as they refer to multiple animals.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which word below is a plural noun?
- A.
Computer
- B.
Bathrooms
- C.
Door
- D.
Ring
Correct Answer
B. BathroomsExplanation
The word "bathrooms" is a plural noun because it refers to more than one bathroom. Plural nouns are used when there is more than one of something, in this case, multiple bathrooms. The other options, "computer," "door," and "ring," are all singular nouns as they refer to a single object.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which word below is a proper noun?
- A.
Kitchen
- B.
Sweater
- C.
Delaware
- D.
Boy
Correct Answer
C. DelawareExplanation
Delaware is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific place, a state in the United States. Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things and are always capitalized. In contrast, "kitchen," "sweater," and "boy" are common nouns because they do not refer to specific individuals or places.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which word below is a singular noun?
- A.
Cakes
- B.
Eggs
- C.
Glass
Correct Answer
C. GlassExplanation
The word "glass" is a singular noun because it refers to a single object or substance. "Cakes" and "eggs" are plural nouns as they refer to multiple objects.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which word below is a feminine noun?
- A.
Girl
- B.
Boy
- C.
Dog
- D.
Hat
Correct Answer
A. GirlExplanation
The word "girl" is a feminine noun because it refers to a young female human.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which word below is a neuter noun?
- A.
Man
- B.
Woman
- C.
Bride
- D.
Teacher
Correct Answer
D. TeacherExplanation
The word "teacher" is a neuter noun because it does not have a gender-specific form. Unlike "man" and "woman," which are masculine and feminine nouns respectively, "teacher" can be used to refer to both male and female individuals in a gender-neutral way. Therefore, "teacher" is the correct answer as a neuter noun.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word below is the correct plural form of the word: bus
- A.
Buss
- B.
Buses
- C.
Busies
Correct Answer
B. BusesExplanation
The correct plural form of the word "bus" is "buses." This is because when forming the plural of a noun that ends in a consonant + "us," we usually add "-es" to the end. Therefore, "buses" is the correct plural form in this case.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which word below is the correct plural form for the word: baby
- A.
Babys
- B.
Babyes
- C.
Babies
Correct Answer
C. BabiesExplanation
The correct plural form for the word "baby" is "babies." In English, when a noun ends in a consonant followed by a "y," the "y" is usually changed to "i" before adding "es" to form the plural. Therefore, "babies" is the correct plural form of "baby."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which is the correct plural form for the word : hero
- A.
Heroes
- B.
Heros
- C.
Heroies
Correct Answer
A. HeroesExplanation
The correct plural form for the word "hero" is "heroes." In English, when forming the plural of a noun ending in "o," we usually add "es" to the end. This is the case with "hero," where the "o" is replaced by "oes" to create "heroes." The other options, "heros" and "heroies," are incorrect plural forms and do not follow the standard rules of English grammar.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which word below is a collective noun?
- A.
A flock of sheep
- B.
A flock of horses
- C.
A flock of cows
Correct Answer
A. A flock of sheepExplanation
A collective noun is a word that refers to a group of people, animals, or things. In this case, "a flock" is the collective noun as it refers to a group of sheep.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which is the correct collective noun form?
- A.
A school of horses
- B.
A school on donkeys
- C.
A school of fish
Correct Answer
C. A school of fishExplanation
The correct collective noun form is "a school of fish." This is because "school" is commonly used to refer to a group of fish swimming together. The word "school" in this context does not refer to an educational institution but rather to a group or gathering of fish.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which word below is a masculine noun?
- A.
Girl
- B.
Shoe
- C.
Waitress
- D.
Gentleman
Correct Answer
D. GentlemanExplanation
The word "gentleman" is a masculine noun because it refers to a man who is polite, well-mannered, and behaves in a refined way. It is a term used to describe a man who possesses qualities such as chivalry, courtesy, and respect. In contrast, "girl" is a feminine noun, "shoe" is a gender-neutral noun, and "waitress" is a feminine noun as well. Therefore, "gentleman" is the only option that fits the criteria of being a masculine noun.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is a noun?
- A.
An action
- B.
Describes something
- C.
A person, place, thing, or idea
Correct Answer
C. A person, place, thing, or ideaExplanation
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. It is a part of speech that is used to name or identify something. Nouns can refer to people (e.g., teacher, John), places (e.g., city, park), things (e.g., chair, book), or abstract concepts (e.g., love, freedom). They are essential in constructing sentences and providing clarity in communication.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which is the correct plural form of the word: computer
- A.
Computers
- B.
Computeries
- C.
Computeres
- D.
Computer
Correct Answer
A. ComputersExplanation
The correct plural form of the word "computer" is "computers." The word "computeries" does not exist, "computeres" is not a valid plural form, and "computer" is the singular form of the word. Therefore, the correct answer is "computers."Rate this question:
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- 15.
Add the correct noun form to the sentence: girls, girles, girlies. The________went to the movies.
Correct Answer
girls,girles,girliesExplanation
The correct noun form to complete the sentence "The [Blank] went to the movies" is "girls." This is because "girls" is the plural form of the noun "girl," and it is the most appropriate choice to refer to a group of female individuals going to the movies. "Girles" and "girlies" are not recognized as standard English words, so they would not be the correct noun forms to use in this context.Rate this question:
- 16.
Add the correct noun form to the sentence: sheeps, flock of sheep, pair of sheeps. We saw a ________in the field.
Correct Answer
sheeps, flock of sheep, pair of sheepsExplanation
The correct noun form to use in the sentence is "flock of sheep." "Sheeps" is an incorrect plural form of "sheep," and "pair of sheeps" is also incorrect as "sheep" does not change in plural form. Therefore, the sentence should be "We saw a flock of sheep in the field."Rate this question:
- 17.
Which of the words is NOT a feminine noun?
- A.
Actress
- B.
Grandmother
- C.
Niece
- D.
Grandson
Correct Answer
D. GrandsonExplanation
The word "grandson" is not a feminine noun because it refers to a male grandchild. In contrast, "actress," "grandmother," and "niece" are all feminine nouns as they refer to females.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which word is the proper form for the word: leaf
- A.
Leafs
- B.
Leaves
- C.
Leavies
Correct Answer
B. LeavesExplanation
The proper plural form of the word "leaf" is leaves. In English, some nouns that end in "f" change to "ves" when made plural, such as "leaf" becoming "leaves." The form leafs is incorrect as a plural but can be used as a verb (e.g., "He leafs through the book"). Leavies is not a word in English. Therefore, leaves is the correct plural form for "leaf."Rate this question:
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- 19.
Proper nouns are always capitalized.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Proper nouns refer to specific names of people, places, or things, and they are always capitalized. This is because capitalizing proper nouns helps to distinguish them from common nouns, which are not capitalized. By capitalizing proper nouns, we give them importance and indicate that they are unique and specific entities. Therefore, the statement "Proper nouns are always capitalized" is true.Rate this question:
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