Nouns and Essay Types Quiz

Which of the following words is a **proper noun**?

• river

• house

• Lagos

• teacher

Identify the **common noun** in the sentence: "The girl went to the market to buy some fruits."

• girl

• market

• fruits

• All of the above

Which of these nouns is **countable**?

• water

• rice

• book

• sugar

What kind of noun is the word "happiness"?

• Proper noun

• Abstract noun

• Collective noun

• Concrete noun

Which sentence contains a **collective noun**?

• The team won the match.

• She has a red dress.

• I like to read books.

• The sun is shining brightly.

What is the main purpose of a narrative essay?

Answer explanation

The main purpose of a narrative essay is to tell a story or describe an event or experience.

Name two key features of a descriptive essay.

Answer explanation

Two key features of a descriptive essay are the use of vivid sensory details and clear, precise language to create a picture in the reader’s mind.

How does an expository essay differ from a narrative essay?

Answer explanation

An expository essay explains or informs about a topic using facts and evidence, while a narrative essay tells a story or relates an event.

Which type of noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization?

• Common noun

• Proper noun

• Collective noun

• Abstract noun

Which type of noun can be touched or seen?

• Abstract noun

• Concrete noun

• Collective noun

• Proper noun