Practice Nouns: The Naming Words (People, Places, Things, Ideas) - 2.1 | Module 1: Foundation Skills & Introduction to Literature | CBSE Grade 8 English
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2.1 - Nouns: The Naming Words (People, Places, Things, Ideas)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Identify if the underlined word is a common or proper noun: 'The cat sat on the roof.' (Underline 'cat')

💡 Hint: Is 'cat' a general name or a specific name?

Question 2

Easy

Is 'India' a common or proper noun?

💡 Hint: Does it start with a capital letter?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which of the following is a proper noun?

  • city
  • America
  • dog

💡 Hint: Look for the noun that names a specific place.

Question 2

True or False: Abstract nouns can be seen and touched.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what can be physically touched.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Craft a paragraph of 5 sentences using at least one of each type of noun. Identify each type in parentheses.

💡 Hint: Make sure to incorporate different types of nouns in your sentences!

Question 2

Define a situation in which you would use proper, collective, and abstract nouns in a fun gaming context. Write a short dialogue.

💡 Hint: Think about a scenario that combines playing a sport with teamwork.

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