Cohort I - El- Nouns

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1. The name of a PARTICULAR person, place or thing.

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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.

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Cohort I - El- Nouns - Quiz

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... see moreaccuracy and language skills. see less

2. What's the plural of wolf?

Explanation

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."

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3. Plural form of  hero.

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The correct answer is "heroes". The plural form of "hero" is "heroes".

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4. Which of the following is a noun?

Explanation

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.

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5. Are proper nouns always capitalized?

Explanation

they are always capitalized because they are specific

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6. The jury _____ in the courtroom.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because "jury" is a singular noun, so it requires a singular verb form.

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7. Answer true or false. City is a common noun.

Explanation

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.

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8. What's the plural of child?

Explanation

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".

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9. What is the proper noun in this sentence?

St. Edmund School is full of hard-working students!

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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.

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10. A noun is

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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.

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11. What's the plural of knife?

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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".

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12. What's the plural of foot?

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The plural of "foot" is "feet." In English, when referring to more than one foot, we use the word "feet" as the plural form.

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13. Plural form of volcano.

Explanation

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."

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14. What is the proper noun in this sentence?

Would you like to go to Tasty Dog after school to eat a hot dog?

Explanation

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.

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15.  Pennsylvania a common noun

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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.

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16. Which of theses is not a noun?

Explanation

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.

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17. A class or group taken as one.

Explanation

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.

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18. Which of the following is an example of a noun? (The word is in CAPITAL LETTERS)

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.

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19. What's the plural of mouse?

Explanation

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."

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20. Plural form of goose.

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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".

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21. Are common nouns specific?

Explanation

Common nouns are common and proper nouns are specific!

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22. What is the proper noun in this sentence?

I am going to the Jewel to buy bananas and apples.

Explanation

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.

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23. What is the proper noun in this sentence?

The girl likes to walk her dog at North Park.

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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.

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24. What is the proper noun in this sentence?

The kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Krems.

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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.

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25. Answer true or false. New York City, NY is a common noun.

Explanation

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.

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26. His family _____ in that house.

Explanation

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."

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27. Which is not a proper noun?

Explanation

ice cream is a concrete noun

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28. What is the proper noun in this sentence?

Lisa tied a ribbon in her hair.

Explanation

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.

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29. The GENERAL name of a person, place or thing.

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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.

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30. Mr. Bauer works for CTU. Mr. Bauer used as a _____________ in the sentence.

Explanation

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.

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31. Nouns that refer to one person, place, thing or idea.

Explanation

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.

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32. The team _____ on the field.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because the subject "team" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form.

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33. Tweezers _____ useful when handling stamps. 

Explanation

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."

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34. Which of the following is a noun?

Explanation

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.

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35. RL Stevenson's books _____ worth reading.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because the subject "books" is plural, so it requires a plural verb form.

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36. National Monument is a  ___________ noun

Explanation

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.

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37. Which of the following is not an example of a collective noun?

Explanation

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.

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38. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer _____ liked by us all.

Explanation

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.

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39. Nouns that refer to more than one person, place, thing or idea.

Explanation

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.

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40. Which sentence includes both a noun and a pronoun?

Explanation

The sentence "she went to class at 8:30" includes both a noun ("she") and a pronoun ("class").

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41. Brandon need some disposable gloves. 

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42. A pair of scissors ____ in the drawer.

Explanation

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.

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43. Jennifer want to go to my house.

Explanation

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.

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44. What are non-countable nouns?

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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.

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45. Lisa works as a programmer at microsoft.

Explanation

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.

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46. What of the nouns below are specific?

Explanation

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.

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47. There are 2 types of nouns which are proper nouns and common nouns.

Explanation

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.

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48. Darlene hadn't a bowel movement.

Explanation

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.

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49. In our living language, proper nouns occasionally change to common nouns.

Explanation

"Change" is a verb. "Our" is a possessive pronoun. "Living" is an adjective.

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50. I have an appointment at the hospital with dr. smith on friday.

Explanation

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.

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The name of a PARTICULAR person, place or thing.
What's the plural of wolf?
Plural form of  hero.
Which of the following is a noun?
Are proper nouns always capitalized?
The jury _____ in the courtroom.
Answer true or false. City is a common noun.
What's the plural of child?
What is the proper noun in this sentence? ...
A noun is
What's the plural of knife?
What's the plural of foot?
Plural form of volcano.
What is the proper noun in this sentence? ...
 Pennsylvania a common noun
Which of theses is not a noun?
A class or group taken as one.
Which of the following is an example of a noun?...
What's the plural of mouse?
Plural form of goose.
Are common nouns specific?
What is the proper noun in this sentence? ...
What is the proper noun in this sentence? ...
What is the proper noun in this sentence? ...
Answer true or false. New York City, NY is a common noun.
His family _____ in that house.
Which is not a proper noun?
What is the proper noun in this sentence?Lisa tied a ribbon in her...
The GENERAL name of a person, place or thing.
Mr. Bauer works for CTU. Mr. Bauer used as a _____________ in the...
Nouns that refer to one person, place, thing or idea.
The team _____ on the field.
Tweezers _____ useful when handling stamps. 
Which of the following is a noun?
RL Stevenson's books _____ worth reading.
National Monument is a  ___________ noun
Which of the following is not an example of a collective noun?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer _____ liked by us all.
Nouns that refer to more than one person, place, thing or idea.
Which sentence includes both a noun and a pronoun?
Brandon need some disposable gloves. 
A pair of scissors ____ in the drawer.
Jennifer want to go to my house.
What are non-countable nouns?
Lisa works as a programmer at microsoft.
What of the nouns below are specific?
There are 2 types of nouns which are proper nouns and common nouns.
Darlene hadn't a bowel movement.
In our living language, proper nouns occasionally change to common...
I have an appointment at the hospital with dr. smith on friday.
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