Cohort I - El- Nouns
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Which is not a proper noun?
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John
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Mary
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Ice Cream
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July
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Cohort I - EL- Nouns quiz assesses understanding of different noun types including proper, common, collective, and non-countable nouns. It distinguishes between specific and general nouns, enhancing grammatical accuracy and language skills.
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What are non-countable nouns?
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Anything that can be counted
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Anything or anyone who you can perceive through your senses
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Specific names of a person or place
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Nouns that do not have a plural form
Correct Answer
A. Nouns that do not have a plural formExplanation
Non-countable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted or have a plural form. They refer to things that are seen as a whole or cannot be divided into separate units. Examples include abstract concepts like love or happiness, substances like water or sand, and collective nouns like furniture or equipment. These nouns are typically used with singular verbs and do not have a plural form.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not an example of a collective noun?
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A school of fishes
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Army of ants
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Murder of cows
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Flock of birds
Correct Answer
A. Murder of cowsExplanation
The term "murder" is not commonly used as a collective noun for cows. The correct collective noun for cows is "herd". "Murder" is typically used as a collective noun for crows. Therefore, "Murder of cows" is not an example of a collective noun.Rate this question:
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The name of a PARTICULAR person, place or thing.
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Concrete Noun
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Proper Noun
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Common Noun
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Abstract Noun
Correct Answer
A. Proper NounExplanation
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. It is capitalized and refers to a unique entity. In this case, the given explanation matches the definition of a proper noun as it states that it is the name of a particular person, place, or thing.Rate this question:
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The GENERAL name of a person, place or thing.
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Proper Noun
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Abstract Noun
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Common Noun
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Mass Noun
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A. Common NounExplanation
A common noun is the general name of a person, place, or thing. It refers to a class or category of people, places, or things, rather than to a specific individual or entity. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence. In contrast, proper nouns refer to specific individuals, places, or things and are always capitalized. Abstract nouns refer to ideas, concepts, or qualities that cannot be perceived by the senses, while mass nouns refer to substances or materials that cannot be counted. Therefore, the correct answer is common noun.Rate this question:
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A class or group taken as one.
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Collective Noun
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Mass Noun
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Abstract Noun
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Proper Noun
Correct Answer
A. Collective NounExplanation
A collective noun refers to a class or group of people, animals, or things that are considered as a single unit. It is a noun that represents a collection or a whole entity rather than individual members. Examples of collective nouns include "team," "herd," and "family." In this context, the correct answer is "Collective Noun" because it accurately describes a class or group taken as one.Rate this question:
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Mr. Bauer works for CTU. Mr. Bauer used as a _____________ in the sentence.
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Direct Object
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Subject
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Subjective Compliment
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Indirect Object
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A. SubjectExplanation
In the given sentence, "Mr. Bauer works for CTU," Mr. Bauer is the one performing the action of working. Therefore, he is the subject of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Plural form of hero.
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Heroes
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Heros
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A. HeroesExplanation
The correct answer is "heroes". The plural form of "hero" is "heroes".Rate this question:
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Plural form of goose.
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Geese
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Gooses
Correct Answer
A. GeeseExplanation
The plural form of "goose" is "geese". This is because in English, some nouns change their spelling when they become plural. "Goose" is one of these irregular nouns, and its plural form is formed by changing the "oo" to "ee" and adding an "s" at the end. Therefore, the correct plural form of "goose" is "geese".Rate this question:
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Plural form of volcano.
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Volcanoes
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Volcanos
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A. VolcanoesExplanation
The plural form of the word "volcano" is "volcanoes." This is because in English, when a noun ends in "o," we usually add "es" to make it plural. Therefore, "volcanoes" is the correct plural form of "volcano."Rate this question:
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Which of the following is a noun?
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Run
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Table
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Eat
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Walk
Correct Answer
A. TableExplanation
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this list, "table" is the only word that represents a thing, making it a noun. "Run," "eat," and "walk" are all verbs, which are action words.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is a noun?
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Table
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Apple
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Stay
Correct Answer(s)
A. Table
A. AppleExplanation
Both "table" and "apple" are nouns. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. "Table" is a noun because it represents a piece of furniture. "Apple" is also a noun because it represents a fruit. "Stay" is not a noun, it is a verb that represents an action.Rate this question:
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There are 2 types of nouns which are proper nouns and common nouns.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because there are indeed two types of nouns: proper nouns and common nouns. Proper nouns are specific names for people, places, organizations, etc., and they are always capitalized. Common nouns, on the other hand, are general names for people, places, things, etc., and they are not capitalized unless they are at the beginning of a sentence. Therefore, the statement is correct in stating that there are two types of nouns: proper and common.Rate this question:
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National Monument is a ___________ noun
Correct Answer
properExplanation
A national monument is a specific and unique entity, typically designated by a government, that holds significant historical, cultural, or natural value. As such, it is considered a proper noun because it refers to a specific place or thing with a capitalized name.Rate this question:
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Are common nouns specific?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Common nouns are common and proper nouns are specific!Rate this question:
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What of the nouns below are specific?
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Heinz Ketchup
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Sandwich
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All of the above
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Heinz ketchup is specific because it is the kind of ketchup with sandwich we dont know what kind of sandwich it is?
Correct Answer
A. Heinz KetchupExplanation
Heinz Ketchup is specific because it refers to a particular brand and type of ketchup. It is a specific noun because it identifies a unique and distinct item. On the other hand, the noun "sandwich" is not specific as it does not provide any specific details about the type or kind of sandwich. Therefore, the correct answer is Heinz Ketchup.Rate this question:
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Are proper nouns always capitalized?
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Yes
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No
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Idk
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A. YesExplanation
they are always capitalized because they are specificRate this question:
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Nouns that refer to more than one person, place, thing or idea.
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Compound
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Plural
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Singular
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Abstract
Correct Answer
A. PluralExplanation
The correct answer is "plural". Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. They are used when we are talking about more than one of something. For example, "dogs", "houses", and "ideas" are all plural nouns.Rate this question:
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Nouns that refer to one person, place, thing or idea.
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Plural
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Singular
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Abstract
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Common
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A. SingularExplanation
This question is asking for a description of nouns that refer to one person, place, thing, or idea. The correct answer is "singular" because singular nouns refer to a single entity rather than multiple entities. Singular nouns are used when we are talking about one specific person, place, thing, or idea.Rate this question:
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The team _____ on the field.
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Is
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Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "team" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form.Rate this question:
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His family _____ in that house.
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Live
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Lives
Correct Answer
A. LivesExplanation
The correct answer is "lives" because the subject "family" is singular and requires a verb form that agrees with it. In this case, the verb "lives" is the correct form for the singular subject "family."Rate this question:
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The jury _____ in the courtroom.
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Is
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Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because "jury" is a singular noun, so it requires a singular verb form.Rate this question:
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Tweezers _____ useful when handling stamps.
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Is
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Are
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The word "tweezers" is a plural noun, indicating that there is more than one tweezer. Therefore, the correct verb to use is "are," which is the plural form of the verb "to be."Rate this question:
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer _____ liked by us all.
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Is
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Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is a singular noun phrase, so it should be followed by a singular verb.Rate this question:
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RL Stevenson’s books _____ worth reading.
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Is
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Are
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "books" is plural, so it requires a plural verb form.Rate this question:
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A pair of scissors ____ in the drawer.
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Is
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Are
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because "pair" is a singular noun and requires a singular verb. In this case, "scissors" is a compound noun that functions as a singular unit, so the verb "is" agrees with it.Rate this question:
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Brandon need some disposable gloves.
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Brandon
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Gloves
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Brandon and gloves
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A. Brandon and gloves -
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Jennifer want to go to my house.
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Jennifer and house
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House
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Jennifer
Correct Answer
A. Jennifer and houseExplanation
The given question is incomplete and not clear. It seems to be asking about Jennifer and her desire to go to her own house. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a specific explanation for the given answer.Rate this question:
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Darlene hadn't a bowel movement.
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Darlene and bowel movement
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Bowel movement
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Darlene
Correct Answer
A. Darlene and bowel movementExplanation
This answer suggests that the sentence is stating that Darlene did not have a bowel movement. It implies that there is a connection between Darlene and the absence of a bowel movement.Rate this question:
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What is the proper noun in this sentence?Lisa tied a ribbon in her hair.
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Lisa
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Ribbon
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Hair
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Tied
Correct Answer
A. LisaExplanation
The proper noun in this sentence is "Lisa" because it is a specific name referring to a particular person. Proper nouns are capitalized and used to identify unique individuals, places, or things. In this case, "Lisa" is the name of a person mentioned in the sentence.Rate this question:
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What is the proper noun in this sentence? I am going to the Jewel to buy bananas and apples.
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Going
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Jewel
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Bananas
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Apples
Correct Answer
A. JewelExplanation
The proper noun in the sentence is "Jewel". Proper nouns are used to refer to specific people, places, or things, and they are always capitalized. In this sentence, "Jewel" is a specific place that the speaker is going to.Rate this question:
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What is the proper noun in this sentence? The girl likes to walk her dog at North Park.
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Girl
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Walk
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Dogs
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North Park
Correct Answer
A. North ParkExplanation
The proper noun in this sentence is "North Park". Proper nouns are specific names for people, places, or things, and they are always capitalized. In this case, "North Park" is a specific place where the girl likes to walk her dog.Rate this question:
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What is the proper noun in this sentence? The kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Krems.
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Kindergarten
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Teacher
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Is
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Mrs. Krems
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. KremsExplanation
The proper noun in this sentence is "Mrs. Krems" because it is a specific name referring to a person. The other words in the sentence are common nouns, such as "kindergarten" and "teacher," which do not refer to a specific person or thing.Rate this question:
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What is the proper noun in this sentence? Would you like to go to Tasty Dog after school to eat a hot dog?
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You
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Tasty Dog
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School
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Hot dog
Correct Answer
A. Tasty DogExplanation
The proper noun in this sentence is "Tasty Dog". Proper nouns are used to refer to specific people, places, or things, and they are always capitalized. In this case, "Tasty Dog" is a specific place, likely a restaurant or food stand, and it is capitalized, indicating that it is a proper noun.Rate this question:
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What is the proper noun in this sentence? St. Edmund School is full of hard-working students!
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St. Edmund School
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Is
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Full
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Students
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A. St. Edmund SchoolExplanation
The proper noun in this sentence is "St. Edmund School". Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, and are always capitalized. In this case, "St. Edmund School" is the name of a specific school, making it a proper noun.Rate this question:
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Pennsylvania a common noun
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Pennsylvania is not a common noun. It is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific place, a state in the United States. Proper nouns always start with a capital letter and refer to a specific person, place, or thing. Common nouns, on the other hand, are general names for people, places, or things and do not start with a capital letter.Rate this question:
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Lisa works as a programmer at microsoft.
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Lisa
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Works
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Programmer
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At
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Microsoft
Correct Answer(s)
A. Lisa
A. MicrosoftExplanation
The given answer "Lisa, microsoft" is the correct answer because it includes the relevant information from the given statement. It states that Lisa works at Microsoft, which indicates her job as a programmer at the company.Rate this question:
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I have an appointment at the hospital with dr. smith on friday.
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I
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Appointment
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Hospital
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Dr. smith
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Friday
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A. Dr. smith
A. FridayExplanation
The given sentence states that the person has an appointment at the hospital with Dr. Smith on Friday. The answer correctly identifies the two key elements in the sentence, which are "Dr. Smith" and "Friday." These elements are mentioned in the sentence and are directly related to the appointment.Rate this question:
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A noun is
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A describing word
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A person, place or thing
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A word that modifies another word
Correct Answer
A. A person, place or thingExplanation
The correct answer is "A person, place or thing". A noun is a word that represents a person, place, or thing. It is a part of speech that helps identify and name objects, people, animals, places, and concepts. Nouns can be concrete, such as "dog" or "table", or abstract, such as "love" or "happiness". They are essential in constructing sentences and conveying meaning in language.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an example of a noun? (The word is in CAPITAL LETTERS)
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We DROVE quickly to the airport.
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We drove QUICKLY to the airport.
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We drove quickly to the AIRPORT.
Correct Answer
A. We drove quickly to the AIRPORT.Explanation
A. is wrong because DROVE is a verb.
B. is wrong because QUICKLY is an adjective.
C. is right because AIRPORT is a noun.Rate this question:
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Answer true or false. New York City, NY is a common noun.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
New York City, NY is not a common noun because it is a specific place name and is capitalized. Common nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas and are not capitalized.Rate this question:
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Answer true or false. City is a common noun.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. "City" is a general term used to refer to any urban area, so it is considered a common noun.Rate this question:
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What's the plural of child?
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Children
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Childs
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Childrens
Correct Answer
A. ChildrenExplanation
The plural of "child" is "children" because in English, when a noun ends in "ch" or "sh", the plural form is created by adding "-ren" instead of just "-s". Therefore, "children" is the correct plural form of "child".Rate this question:
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What's the plural of knife?
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Knifes
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Knifies
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Knives
Correct Answer
A. KnivesExplanation
The correct plural form of "knife" is "knives". In English, when a noun ends in -f or -fe, the -f or -fe is usually changed to -ves to form the plural. In this case, "knife" ends in -fe, so the -fe is changed to -ves, resulting in "knives".Rate this question:
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What's the plural of mouse?
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Mice
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Mouses
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Mousies
Correct Answer
A. MiceExplanation
The plural of "mouse" is "mice." In English, when a word ends in "s" or "x," it is common to form the plural by adding "es." However, "mouse" is an irregular noun, and its plural form follows a different pattern. The "ouse" in "mouse" changes to "ice" in the plural form. This irregularity is seen in a few other words as well, such as "louse" becoming "lice." Therefore, "mice" is the correct plural form of "mouse."Rate this question:
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What's the plural of foot?
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Foots
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Footes
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Feet
Correct Answer
A. FeetExplanation
The plural of "foot" is "feet." In English, when referring to more than one foot, we use the word "feet" as the plural form.Rate this question:
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What's the plural of wolf?
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Wolfs
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Wolfes
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Wolves
Correct Answer
A. WolvesExplanation
The plural of "wolf" is "wolves." In English, when a noun ends in "f" or "fe," the "f" or "fe" is usually changed to "v" and "es" is added to form the plural. Therefore, "wolves" is the correct plural form of "wolf."Rate this question:
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In our living language, proper nouns occasionally change to common nouns.
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Language
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Nouns
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Change
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Our
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Living
Correct Answer(s)
A. Language
A. NounsExplanation
"Change" is a verb. "Our" is a possessive pronoun. "Living" is an adjective.Rate this question:
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Which of theses is not a noun?
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Computer
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Teacher
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Store
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Run
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Mouse
Correct Answer
A. RunExplanation
Run is not a noun because it is a verb. It refers to the action of moving quickly on foot. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. In this list, computer, teacher, store, and mouse are all nouns because they are naming things. However, Run is not a noun because it is describing an action.Rate this question:
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