Noun Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is a noun?
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
True or False: A noun can be a subject in a sentence.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization.
proper
What type of noun refers to general items or concepts?
common noun
Give an example of a collective noun.
team
True or False: Abstract nouns can be perceived through the senses.
False
What is an abstract noun?
An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a concrete noun? A) Happiness B) Dog C) Freedom
B) Dog
What do you call a noun that is made up of two or more words?
compound noun
Fill in the blank: A __________ noun names a group of individuals or things.
collective
True or False: All nouns can be classified into either countable or uncountable categories.
True
What is a countable noun?
A countable noun is a noun that can be counted and has a singular and plural form.
Give an example of an uncountable noun.
water
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a proper noun? A) City B) Paris C) country
B) Paris
What type of noun is ‘furniture’?
uncountable noun
Fill in the blank: A __________ noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing and is always capitalized.
proper
True or False: The word ‘information’ is a countable noun.
False
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name and is capitalized.
Give an example of a collective noun.
flock
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an abstract noun? A) Joy B) Table C) Car
A) Joy
What is a compound noun?
A compound noun is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new noun.
Fill in the blank: __________ nouns can be counted as individual units.
Countable
True or False: ‘Sugar’ is an example of an uncountable noun.
True
What is the plural form of ‘child’?
children