Nouns And Verbs MCQ Quiz With Answers

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    Choose the noun from the sentence below. James went to the beach.

    • Went
    • Beach
    • The
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Check out this fun 'Nouns and Verbs quiz' that we've created below to test your English grammar knowledge. The first basic rule of grammar lessons is learning about speech parts. A noun is a part of speech that refers to a person, place, or thing, whereas a verb is a part of speech that indicates an action. During this quiz, you will have to identify nouns and verbs in sentences. Let's try it out.

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  • 2. 

    Choose the verb from the sentence below. On Tuesday, the boys will play baseball at the stadium for the championship game.

    • Game

    • Tuesday

    • Play

    • Baseball

    Correct Answer
    A. Play
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "play" because it is the verb in the sentence that describes the action being performed by the boys.

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  • 3. 

    Choose the noun from the sentence below. The girl ran across the large playground.

    • Large

    • Girl

    • Across

    • Ran

    Correct Answer
    A. Girl
    Explanation
    The noun in the sentence is "girl" because it is a person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. In this case, the sentence is about a specific girl who is running across the playground.

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  • 4. 

    Choose the verb from the sentence below. The funny clown smiled at the circus crowd.

    • Funny clown

    • Crowd

    • Circus

    • Smiled

    Correct Answer
    A. Smiled
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "smiled" because it is the verb in the sentence. The verb "smiled" indicates an action that the funny clown performed towards the circus crowd. It shows that the clown expressed happiness or amusement by smiling at the crowd.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the verb from the sentence below. Rob and Ally walk to the park on Tuesday mornings.

    • Rob and Ally

    • Park

    • Walk

    • Morning

    Correct Answer
    A. Walk
    Explanation
    The verb in the sentence is "walk" because it describes the action that Rob and Ally are doing. They are walking to the park on Tuesday mornings.

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  • 6. 

    Choose the noun from the sentence below. Run, run, run as fast as you can, Gingerbread Man.

    • Fast

    • Run

    • Gingerbread Man

    • Can

    Correct Answer
    A. Gingerbread Man
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Gingerbread Man" because it is the noun in the sentence. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, "Gingerbread Man" is the name of a character, representing a person or thing, and therefore it is the noun.

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    "The WHISTLE is an important item for a swimmer to have." - In this sentence, WHISTLE is a NOUN. Choose the sentence below in which WHISTLE is a VERB.

    • I whistle and the dog comes running.

    • I was hampered in my training as my whistle was broken

    • He asked, "If your whistle is broken, how will you train?"

    • The broken whistle hampered my training

    Correct Answer
    A. I whistle and the dog comes running.
    Explanation
    In this sentence, "whistle" is used as a verb. The subject "I" performs the action of whistling, which is an action of producing a sound by blowing through the lips. The direct object, "the dog" receives the action of the verb. This sentence illustrates the action of whistling and its effect on the dog, indicating that "whistle" is used as a verb.

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    "My father gifted me an expensive WATCH." - In this sentence, WATCH is a NOUN. Choose the sentence below in which WATCH is a VERB.

    • The watch presented by my father was an expensive one.

    • I did not imagine the watch could be so expensive.

    • The expensive watch was a good present from my father.

    • Please watch the presentation ceremony.

    Correct Answer
    A. Please watch the presentation ceremony.
    Explanation
    In the sentence "Please watch the presentation ceremony," the word "watch" is used as a verb because it refers to the action of observing or paying attention to the presentation ceremony.

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    "The sailor was able to hold up the SAIL despite the storm." - In this sentence, SAIL is a NOUN. Choose the sentence below in which SAIL is a VERB.

    • He was able to sail through despite the storm.

    • The sail on the boat held up despite the storm

    • There was a tear on the sail and the boat slowed down.

    • A bird ripped the sail and damaged it.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was able to sail through despite the storm.
    Explanation
    In the sentence "He was able to sail through despite the storm," the word "sail" is used as a verb. It indicates the action of navigating through the storm, suggesting that the person was able to continue their journey despite the adverse conditions.

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    "He could not keep the PROMISE he had given to his mother." - In this sentence, PROMISE is a NOUN. Choose the sentence below in which PROMISE is a VERB.

    • My mother was unhappy that I broke the promise I gave her

    • The promise I gave my mother was broken.

    • I promised my mother that I would be a good boy.

    • I broke the promise I had given my mother.

    Correct Answer
    A. I promised my mother that I would be a good boy.
    Explanation
    In this sentence, "promised" is a verb, and it is followed by the direct object "my mother" and the clause "that I would be a good boy." This structure indicates the action of making a promise.

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Heather Baxter |BSc (Elementary Education and Teaching) |
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Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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