Noun Quiz

What is a noun?

• A type of verb

• A person, place, thing, or idea

• A descriptive word

• An action or state of being

Which of the following is an example of a noun as an idea?

• Dancer

• Street

• Lamp

• Freedom

How is a proper noun different from a noun?

• It is a general name for any person, place, thing, or idea

• It is a specific name for a particular person, place, thing, or idea

• It is a verb that describes an action

• It is a descriptive word that modifies a noun

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Dancer

• Street

• Winnetka

• Lamp

What is a pronoun?

• A type of verb that shows action.

• A word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.

• A descriptive word that modifies a noun.

• A word that expresses a strong emotion.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a pronoun?

• She

• Who

• Quickly

• Them

Choose the sentence that correctly replaces the noun with a pronoun.

• Mrs. Etter went to lunch.

• She went to lunch.

• Lunch went to she.

• Went to lunch she.

What is a verb?

• A word that identifies an action, movement or state of being.

• A word that describes a noun or pronoun.

• A word that shows a position or direction.

• A word that connects clauses or sentences.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a verb?

• Sing

• Dance

• Quickly

• Believe

Are the forms of "to be" such as is, was, were, and are considered verbs?

• Yes, because they describe a state of being.

• No, because they do not show action.

• Yes, but only in certain contexts.

• No, because they are adjectives.