Classification of nouns exercise
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Classification of nouns | exercise
Say whether the italicized nouns are common, proper, collective or abstract. Put a tick mark against your answer.
1. The jury has announced its verdict.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
2. Sharon makes models from clay.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
3. Donald took out his pen and began to make notes.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
4. The crocodiles in the river snapped angrily at the boat.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
5. The boys on bicycles delivered pamphlets.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
6. Cleopatra was known for her beauty.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
7. Always speak the truth.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
8. The Nile overflows its banks every year.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
9. I believe in his innocence.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
10. The elephant has great strength.
a) Common
b) Proper
c) Abstract
d) Collective
Answers
1. Collective noun
2. Proper noun
3. Common noun
4. Common noun
5. Common noun
6. Abstract noun
7. Abstract noun
8. Proper noun
9. Abstract noun
10. Common noun
Notes
A
proper noun
is the name of a particular person, place or thing.
A
common noun
is a name given in common to every person or thing of the same class or kind.
An
abstract noun
refers to a quality or state.
A
collective noun
refers to a collection of people or things.
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