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Common Nouns Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common noun?

a)

A common noun is a proper name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

b)

A common noun is a generic name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

c)

A common noun is a rare name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

d)

A common noun is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

2.

Identify the common noun in the sentence: The cat is sleeping.

a)

dog

b)

is

c)

sleeping

d)

cat

3.

Which of the following is a common noun? a) Table b) Joy c) Running

a)

Table

b)

Jumping

c)

Chair

d)

Happiness

4.

Give an example of a common noun.

a)

tree

b)

car

c)

dog

d)

cat

5.

True or False: Common nouns refer to specific people, places, or things.

a)

Sometimes true

b)

Partially true

c)

False

d)

True

6.

Identify the common noun in the sentence: The sun is shining brightly.

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

sky

d)

stars

7.

Choose the common noun in the list: a) River b) Happiness c) Jumping

a)

Sun

b)

Laughter

c)

River

d)

Running

8.

Explain the difference between a common noun and a proper noun.

a)

A common noun is specific, while a proper noun is general and lowercase.

b)

A common noun is general, while a proper noun is specific and capitalized.

c)

A common noun is a person's name, while a proper noun is a general term.

d)

A common noun is always plural, while a proper noun is always singular.