The Noun Family: Concrete Nouns

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A middle school grammar quiz over concrete nouns

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1.

A concrete noun is
- A.
  
  Person, place, thing, idea
- B.
  
  Person, place, thing
- C.
  
  Person, place
- D.
  
  Thing
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Person, place, thing

Explanation
A concrete noun refers to something that can be perceived with the senses, such as a person, place, or thing. It includes tangible objects that can be seen, touched, heard, smelled, or tasted. This category does not include ideas or concepts that cannot be physically experienced. Therefore, the correct answer is "person, place, thing."

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2.

A concrete noun can be:
- A.
  
  Common
- B.
  
  Proper
- C.
  
  Compound
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
A concrete noun can refer to a common object, such as "chair" or "table," or a specific object, such as "Eiffel Tower" or "Mount Everest." It can also be a compound noun, which is formed by combining two or more words, like "sunflower" or "blackboard." Therefore, all of the options given - common, proper, and compound - can be examples of concrete nouns.

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3.

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?Sidney Poitier was an actor and civil rights activist.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The underlined word "actor" is a concrete noun because it refers to a specific person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows. It is a tangible and observable thing. Similarly, the underlined word "activist" is also a concrete noun as it refers to a person who actively supports or advocates for a cause or movement. Both "actor" and "activist" are specific individuals who can be seen and identified.

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4.

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?The little girl used a shovel and pail to build her sandcastle.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
Yes, the underlined word "shovel and pail" is a concrete noun. Concrete nouns refer to physical objects that can be perceived through the senses, such as things that can be seen, touched, heard, smelled, or tasted. In this sentence, the little girl used a shovel and pail, which are physical objects that can be touched and seen, making them concrete nouns.

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5.

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?Pete liked custard from Culver's.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The underlined word "custard" is a concrete noun because it refers to a specific type of dessert that can be perceived by the senses. Concrete nouns are tangible and can be seen, touched, tasted, smelled, or heard. In this case, custard is a food item that can be tasted and enjoyed by Pete.

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6.

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?Andrea liked to write poetry about friendship.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
The underlined word "poetry" is not a concrete noun because it refers to a concept or an abstract idea rather than a physical object that can be perceived through the senses. Concrete nouns are typically tangible and can be experienced through touch, sight, hearing, taste, or smell. In this case, poetry is an intangible form of expression that cannot be physically touched or seen. Therefore, the correct answer is "no."

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7.

Identify the concrete noun(s) below:Ruth liked studying in the quiet of the library.
- A.
  
  Ruth, quiet, library
- B.
  
  Quiet, library
- C.
  
  Ruth, library
- D.
  
  Ruth, quiet
- E.
  
  Ruth
Correct Answer
C. Ruth, library

Explanation
The concrete nouns in the given sentence are "Ruth" and "library". "Ruth" is a concrete noun because it refers to a specific person, and "library" is a concrete noun because it refers to a physical place.

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The Noun Family: Concrete Nouns

A concrete noun is

A concrete noun can be:

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?Sidney Poitier was an actor and civil rights activist.

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?The little girl used a shovel and pail to build her sandcastle.

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?Pete liked custard from Culver's.

Is the underlined word a concrete noun?Andrea liked to write poetry about friendship.

Identify the concrete noun(s) below:Ruth liked studying in the quiet of the library.