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Nouns (Types & Main Functions)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective. The underlined word is an example of a __________.

a)

common noun

b)

proper noun

c)

possessive noun

d)

collective noun

2.

We visited the Redwood National Park last weekend. The underlined word(s) is an example of a ____________.

a)

collective noun

b)

compound noun

c)

proper noun

d)

possessive noun

3.

The grass is greener on the other side. The underlined word is an example of _____________.

a)

a count noun

b)

a non-count noun

c)

an abstract noun

d)

a proper noun

4.

The tables have turned. The underlined word is an example of ___________.

a)

a common noun

b)

an abstract noun

c)

a count noun

d)

a possessive noun

5.

Many people claim that knowledge is power. The underlined words are examples of ___________

a)

a concrete noun and an abstract noun

b)

abstract nouns

c)

a collective noun and a possessive noun

d)

collective nouns

6.

The team has won the annual racing competition. The underlined words are examples of ________ and ________.

a)

a common noun / a proper noun

b)

an abstract noun / a collective noun.

c)

a proper noun / a common noun

d)

a collective noun / a common noun

7.

The classroom is packed with books. The underlined noun is an example of _________.

a)

a collective noun

b)

a compound noun

c)

a non-count noun

d)

an abstract noun

8.

The arcade's games are pretty repetitive. The underlined word is an example of __________.

a)

a possessive noun

b)

a proper noun

c)

a collective noun

d)

a compound noun

9.

I read an interesting article in the Houston Chronicle yesterday. The underlined noun is functioning as a/an __________.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of preposition

10.

The principal made an important announcement during the morning assembly. The underlined noun is functioning as a/an __________.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of preposition

11.

Charlie gave his brother a thoughtful present. The underlined noun is functioning as a/an _________.

a)

subject

b)

indirect object

c)

direct object

d)

object of preposition

12.

Make sure to follow the trail so you don't get lost during your hike. The underline noun is functioning as a/an _________.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of preposition