Chapter Two Quiz: Nouns Grade 8

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    The soldiers showed great courage during the battle.Courage is an example of what?

    • Concrete Noun
    • Plural Noun
    • Compound Noun
    • Abstract Noun
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A noun is a word that is used to identify any class of people, places or things. There are different types of nouns in the English language and the chapter two quiz below is designed to see much you understood on tax. Give it a shot and improve your grammar skills.

Chapter Two Quiz: Nouns Grade 8 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    The newspaper seemed to speak to the entire community.Community is an example of what?

    • Collective Noun

    • Proper Noun

    • Plural Noun

    • Abstract Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Collective Noun
    Explanation
    The word "community" in this context is being used to refer to a group of people who live in the same area and share common interests and goals. It is not referring to any specific individual or place, but rather represents the whole group as a single entity. Therefore, "community" can be classified as a collective noun.

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  • 3. 

    The Sun is considered to be a small star.Sun is an example of what?

    • Predicate Noun

    • Collective Noun

    • Indirect Object

    • Proper Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Proper Noun
    Explanation
    The Sun is considered to be a small star, and as a star, it is a unique and specific entity. It is not a general or common noun, but rather a specific name for a celestial body. Therefore, it is classified as a proper noun.

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    John's best friend brought apples everyday for lunch.Apples are an example of what?

    • Possessive Noun

    • Compound Noun

    • Appositive

    • Plural Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Plural Noun
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Plural Noun" because the sentence states that John's best friend brought "apples" every day for lunch. "Apples" is the plural form of the noun "apple," indicating that there is more than one apple being brought.

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  • 5. 

    The Doctor left the pocketwatch on the dresser. Pocketwatch is an example of what?

    • Plural Noun

    • Collective Noun

    • Compound Noun

    • Possessive Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Compound Noun
    Explanation
    A compound noun is formed by combining two or more words to create a new noun. In this case, "pocket" and "watch" are combined to form the noun "pocketwatch". Therefore, "pocketwatch" is an example of a compound noun.

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  • 6. 

    Most cars run depend on gasoline to operate.Gasoline is an example of what?

    • Plural Noun

    • Concrete Noun

    • Indirect Object

    • Abstract Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Concrete Noun
    Explanation
    Gasoline is a tangible and physical substance that can be seen, touched, and used as fuel for cars. It is a specific type of noun that refers to something that has a physical existence and can be perceived by the senses, making it a concrete noun.

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  • 7. 

    John returned the expensive gift to his mother-in laws room. Gift is an example of what?

    • Compound Noun

    • Plural Noun

    • Direct Object

    • Possessive Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Direct Object
    Explanation
    In the sentence "John returned the expensive gift to his mother-in-law's room," the noun "gift" is the direct object of the verb "returned." The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. In this case, the action of returning is being performed on the gift.

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  • 8. 

    John Wayne, the actor, has stared in many Western movies.Actor is an example of what?

    • Noun as Apposiitive

    • Plural Noun

    • Direct Object

    • Indirect Object

    Correct Answer
    A. Noun as Apposiitive
    Explanation
    John Wayne, the actor, is an example of a noun used as an appositive. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or identifies another noun right beside it. In this case, "the actor" is providing additional information about John Wayne, identifying him as an actor.

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    The famous director has made many films.Films is an example of what?

    • Possesive Noun

    • Direct Object

    • Noun as Appositive

    • Abstract Noun

    Correct Answer
    A. Direct Object
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Direct Object because the sentence states that the famous director has made many films. In this case, "films" is the object of the verb "made." It receives the action of the verb and answers the question "what?"

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    Tourist buy many things at this famous market.Market is an example of what?

    • Compound Noun

    • Possessive Noun

    • Object of a Preposition

    • Direct Object

    Correct Answer
    A. Object of a Preposition
    Explanation
    The given sentence states that tourists buy many things at this famous market. The word "at" in the sentence indicates that the market is the object of the preposition. In this case, the market is the location or place where the buying action is happening. Therefore, the correct answer is "Object of a Preposition."

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