Identify the error: 'He bought three dozen of eggs.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Identify the error: 'He bought three dozen of eggs.'
A. three
B. of
C. dozen
D. eggs
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
After numeral, 'dozen' without 'of': 'three dozen eggs'.

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Practice More Nouns Questions

Question #1
The noun 'deer' has the same singular and plural; which verb?
A. None
B. Both are correct
C. Deer are grazing.
D. A deer is in the forest.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Both singular and plural can be used.

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Question #2
The word 'scissors' is:
A. both
B. always plural
C. uncountable
D. always singular

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Scissors' is a plural noun; we say 'a pair of scissors'.

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Question #3
Which is a common noun?
A. Shakespeare
B. playwright
C. Juliet
D. Romeo

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A common noun is a name given in common to every person or thing of the same class. 'Playwright' is a common noun.

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