Nouns MCQs

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Nouns MCQs

Practice Nouns MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn about common nouns, proper nouns, collective nouns, abstract nouns and concrete nouns through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #161
The noun 'clergy' is:
A. singular
B. collective and can be singular or plural
C. uncountable
D. plural
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Clergy' is a collective noun that can take singular or plural verb depending on sense.
This question belongs to: English Nouns
Question #162
Find the error: 'He bought three dozen of eggs.'
A. of
B. eggs
C. dozen
D. three
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
After a number, 'dozen' is used without 'of': 'three dozen eggs'.
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Question #163
Which of these is a material noun?
A. wood
B. table
C. committee
D. honesty
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Wood' is the material from which things are made.
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Question #164
The plural of 'son-in-law' is:
A. sons-in-law
B. son-ins-law
C. son-in-laws
D. sons-in-laws
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Pluralize the principal noun: 'sons-in-law'.
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Question #165
Which noun is countable?
A. rice
B. music
C. song
D. air
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Song' can be counted; others uncountable.
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Question #166
Identify the abstract noun: 'Freedom is our right.'
A. our
B. right
C. is
D. freedom
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Freedom' is an abstract concept.
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Question #167
The gender of 'infant' is:
A. common
B. masculine
C. neuter
D. feminine
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
An infant can be male or female, so common gender.
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Question #168
What is the feminine of 'sultan'?
A. sultani
B. sultanine
C. sultaness
D. sultana
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Sultana' is the feminine of 'sultan'.
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Question #169
Choose the correct plural: 'alumnus' ->
A. alumni
B. alumnuses
C. alumna
D. alumnis
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Latin: alumnus -> alumni (male plural).
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Question #170
Which word is a common gender noun?
A. princess
B. king
C. monarch
D. prince
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Monarch' can be male or female, common gender.
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Question #171
The noun 'series' is:
A. always singular
B. uncountable
C. always plural
D. same in singular and plural
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Series' has the same form for singular and plural.
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Question #172
Find the uncountable noun:
A. book
B. sand
C. dog
D. chair
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Sand' cannot be counted directly; 'grains of sand' is countable.
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Question #173
Which is a correct possessive?
A. The dog's legs
B. Both A and B
C. None
D. The leg of the dog
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both possessive forms are acceptable.
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Question #174
Identify the error: 'He gave me two advices.'
A. advices
B. me
C. two
D. gave
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Advice' is uncountable; use 'two pieces of advice'.
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Question #175
The noun 'poultry' is:
A. uncountable
B. plural
C. both
D. singular
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Poultry' refers to domestic fowl collectively and takes a plural verb.
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Question #176
Which is the correct noun?
A. He has a lot of work to do.
B. He has much works to do.
C. He has many work to do.
D. He has a lot of works to do.
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Work' is uncountable; 'a lot of work'. 'Works' means tasks or literary works.
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Question #177
Find the abstract noun: 'His strength impressed me.'
A. me
B. impressed
C. strength
D. His
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Strength' is a quality, abstract noun.
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Question #178
The plural of 'cactus' is:
A. cactus
B. both A and B
C. cacti
D. cactuses
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both 'cactuses' and 'cacti' are accepted.
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Question #179
What type of noun is 'jury'?
A. Abstract
B. Proper
C. Common
D. Collective
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Jury' is a group of judges; collective noun.
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Question #180
The word 'luggage' is:
A. abstract
B. uncountable
C. countable
D. plural
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Uncountable.
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