Noun Exercises with Answers for Practice

Noun exercises are an excellent way to strengthen your understanding of parts of speech. These exercises focus on identifying, categorising, and using nouns correctly. For example, Question: Identify the nouns in the sentence “Akansha bought a book from the store.” Answer: The nouns are Akansha, book, and store. Similarly, practice categorising nouns as common, proper, collective, or abstract. Question: What type of noun is “happiness”? Answer: It is an abstract noun. Regular practice of such questions helps improve grammar skills effectively.

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Noun Exercises with Answers

Here are some exercises designed to help you practice identifying different types of nouns, along with their answers.

Exercise 1: Identify the Type of Noun

Instructions: Read the following sentences and identify the common or proper nouns in them.

1. I gave my book to Riya to read.
2. The Taj Mahal in India is very beautiful.
3. Red Riding Hood met the fox in the forest.
4. Mr. Tony Stark walks his dog every day.
5. The boy ran to his mother.
6. The flat was in the middle of Lenin Street.
7. The reporter went to Noida to collect news.
8. This milk tastes sour.
9. Rose is a beautiful girl.
10. I have read the novel by Emily Bronte.

Answers:

1. Book – Common noun, Riya – Proper noun
2. Taj Mahal, India – Proper nouns
3. Red Riding Hood – Proper noun; fox, forest – Common nouns
4. Mr. Tony Stark – Proper noun; dog – Common noun
5. Boy, mother – Common nouns
6. Flat – Common noun; Lenin Street – Proper noun
7. Reporter, news – Common nouns; Noida – Proper noun
8. Milk – Common noun
9. Rose – Proper noun; girl – Common noun
10. Novel – Common noun; Emily Bronte – Proper noun

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Nouns

Instructions: Complete the sentences with appropriate nouns and specify their type.

1. The __________ (collective) of students gathered for the annual event.
2. __________ (proper) is a virtue that everyone should practice.
3. The __________ (material) used in this sculpture is marble.
4. __________ (common) are often found in urban areas.
5. The __________ (abstract) of love can be expressed in many ways.

Answers:

1. Group (Collective)
2. Honesty (Abstract)
3. Material (Material)
4. Cats (Common)
5. Concepts (Abstract)

Exercise 3: Identify Errors in Noun Usage

Instructions: Read the sentences below and identify any errors related to nouns, then correct them.

1. The team of players were celebrating their victory.
2. She showed great bravery in the face of danger.
3. The informations provided were not sufficient.
4. A herd of deer were grazing peacefully in the field.
5. Happiness is key to a fulfilling life.

Check Answers:

1. Correct: The team of players was celebrating their victory.
2. Correct as is.
3. Correct: The information provided was not sufficient.
4. Correct: A herd of deer was grazing peacefully in the field.
5. Correct as is.

Exercise 4: Identify and Classify Nouns

Instructions: Read the sentences below and identify the nouns. Classify each noun as common, proper, collective, abstract, or material.

1. The team celebrated their victory at the stadium.
2. Wisdom is often valued more than wealth.
3. The library has a special section for historical documents.
4. A herd of elephants was spotted near the river.
5. The committee made a unanimous decision regarding the project.

Answers:

1. Team – Collective noun; Stadium – Common noun
2. Wisdom – Abstract noun; Wealth – Abstract noun
3. Library – Common noun; Historical documents – Common nouns
4. Herd – Collective noun; Elephants – Common noun; River – Common noun
5. Committee – Collective noun; Decision – Abstract noun; Project – Common noun

Exercise 5: Identify Errors in Noun Usage

Instructions: Read the sentences below and identify any errors related to nouns, then correct them.

1. The herd of sheep were grazing in the field.
2. Her kindness and generosity are her greatest quality.
3. A group of students was selected for the competition.
4. The information were not sufficient for the report.
5. Happiness and peace are important for a fulfilling life.

Answers:

1. Correct: The herd of sheep was grazing in the field.
2. Correct: Her kindness and generosity are her greatest qualities.
3. Correct as is.
4. Correct: The information was not sufficient for the report.
5. Correct as is.

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Common Nouns and Proper Noun Exercises with Answers

Here are five exercises on common nouns and proper nouns, along with their answers. These exercises will help reinforce your understanding of the differences between these two types of nouns.

Exercise 1: Identify Common and Proper Nouns

Instructions: Read the sentences below and identify the common nouns and proper nouns. Write “C” for common nouns and “P” for proper nouns next to each noun.

1. Alice went to the park to read a book.
2. The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris.
3. My brother loves playing soccer.
4. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
5. The teacher assigned homework about Shakespeare.

Answers:

1. Alice (P), park (C), book (C)
2. Eiffel Tower (P), Paris (P)
3. brother (C), soccer (C)
4. Mount Everest (P), mountain (C)
5. teacher (C), homework (C), Shakespeare (P)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Complete the sentences with appropriate common or proper nouns.

1. My favourite city is __________ (proper noun).
2. I bought a new __________ (common noun) from the store.
3. __________ (proper noun) is known for its beautiful beaches.
4. The __________ (common noun) in my garden is blooming.
5. __________ (proper noun) wrote many famous plays.

Answers:

1. New York
2. shirt
3. Hawaii
4. rose
5. Shakespeare

Exercise 3: Identify Errors in Noun Usage

Instructions: Identify and correct any errors related to common and proper nouns in the following sentences.

1. My sister visited the Statue of Liberty in New York.
2. The dog chased a squirrel in the park of Central Park.
3. I enjoy reading books by j.k. rowling.
4. The city of Los Angeles is famous for its movies.
5. My friend lives in California.

Answers:

1. My sister visited the Statue of Liberty in New York.
2. The dog chased a squirrel in Central Park.
3. I enjoy reading books by J.K. Rowling.
4. Correct as is.
5. My friend lives in California.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences

Instructions: Write sentences using the following prompts, ensuring you include both common and proper nouns.

1. A famous landmark
2. A type of animal
3. A sport
4. A city you want to visit
5. A book title

Suggestive Answers:

1. The Great Wall of China is a famous landmark.
2. The elephant is one of the largest animals on Earth.
3. I enjoy playing basketball with my friends.
4. I want to visit Tokyo someday.
5. My favourite book is To Kill a Mockingbird.

Exercise 5: Identify Common and Proper Nouns

Instructions: Read the sentences below and underline the proper nouns and circle the common nouns.

1. Sarah loves to visit the beach during summer.
2. The Amazon River flows through Brazil and Peru.
3. My brother is studying at Harvard University.
4. The dog chased a squirrel in the park.
5. London is known for its historical landmarks like the Tower of London.

Answers:

1. Sarah (Proper), beach (Common)
2. Amazon River (Proper), Brazil (Proper), Peru (Proper)
3. brother (Common), Harvard University (Proper)
4. dog (Common), park (Common)
5. London (Proper), historical landmarks (Common), Tower of London (Proper)

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Noun Exercises with Answers (PDF)

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