Nouns and Types of Nouns
1. Underline the nouns in the following sentences and name them
1. We saw a shoal of sh swimming in the lake.
2. My brother plays the piano very well.
3. There are lots of roses in the garden.
4. The child was crying for candies.
5. She put her bag on the table.
6. Ganga is a holy river.
7. India is the seventh largest city in the world.
8. I heard an interesting story yesterday.
9. I have invited Rajesh and Rohan to my party.
10.A herd of cattle blocked the road.
11. The travelers were attacked by a herd of elephants.
[Link] not disturb that hive of bees.
[Link] father is an architect.
[Link] audience clapped their hands.
[Link] team will win the championship.
2. Fill in the blanks with the given nouns for the following exercise. Use each noun
only one time.
Chairs, Information, Luggage, Works, Experience, Hair, Furniture, Permission, Job
1. I don't have much …………. Just two small bags.
2. They are going to tell you all you want to know. They are going to give you a lot of …..
3. There is room for everybody to sit down. There are alot of ………….
4. We have no …………., not even a bed or a table.
5. 'What does Amir look like?' He's got a long beard and very short ………….
6. Mohan is unemployed. He's looking for a ………….
7. If you want to leave work early, you have to ask for ………….
8. I don't think Mohan will get the job. She hasn't got enough ………….
9. Shakespeare's …………. are wonderful.
3. Underline the abstract nouns in the following sentences.
1. Nurjahan was famous for her beauty.
2. The price of this book is very heavy.
3. I found her advice very useful.
4. Knowledge is power.
5. We should give importance to cleanliness.
6. He was very naughty in his childhood.
7. India got freedom on 15 August 1947.
8. I followed the advice of my mother.
9. She has a huge collection of stamps.
[Link] gives perfection.
11. His speech was inspiring.
[Link] Shakespeare was known for his wisdom.
4. Underline the noun in the given sentence.
1. Riya is a good girl.
2. She plays with the ball.
3. The sky is blue.
4. Ram reads a book.
5. Sita is my friend.
6. She likes to eat chips.
7. My mother cooks food.
8. I like mango juice.
9. We saw tigers in the zoo.
[Link] are jumping on trees.
11. The boy kicked the ball.
[Link] is going to the supermarket.
[Link] are watching television.
[Link] shoes are under the bed.
[Link] teacher writes on the board.
[Link] lion lives in the forest.
[Link] books are on the table.
[Link] put soap in the bathroom.
5. Replace the underlined nouns with nouns of the opposite gender.
1. My sister is a very talented actor.
2. The boy played the role of a king in the play.
3. The cow belongs to my aunt.
4. They have brought a new lion to the zoo.
5. The crowd rushed to greet the actor.
6. I received a letter from my uncle yesterday.
7. The princess fell off the horse.
8. Girls can sit in the women's lounge.
9. The shepherd had many sheep.
[Link] man sat watching TV.
11. My nephew sings very well.
[Link], what would you like to have?
[Link] audience welcomed the hero with great enthusiasm.
[Link] are a generous host.
[Link] don't see many milkmen today.
[Link] horse cleared the hurdle easily.
[Link] wizard played many tricks on the boys.
[Link] lion lay alone in the den.
Pick out the Nouns in the following sentences and say whether they are Proper,
Common, Material, Collective or Abstract.
1. Raman is a good boy.
2. One should believe in truth.
3. A soldier is respected for his bravery.
4. Ornaments are made of gold and silver.
5. The case was decided by a bench of judges.
6. Mumbai is a big city.
7. The team won the match.
8. Blindness is the greatest curse.
9. Wisdom is better than strength.
10. This table is made of steel.
Each of the phrases given below contains a Collective Noun. Complete each phrase
by putting in the missing word. Choose from the box:
cattle, soldiers, sticks, sheep, ships, flowers
fish, wolves, musicians, dancers, sailors, grapes
1. A bunch of __________ 2. A bundle of __________
3. A bouquet of __________ 4. a herd of __________
5. a band of __________ 6. a regiment of __________
7. a flock of __________ 8. a troupe of__________
9. A crew of __________ 10. a pack of __________
11. a fleet of __________ 12. a shoal of __________
Pick nouns in the following sentences and state their kind:
1. Once the army of the courageous King Chandragupta attacked a small kingdom of
Piplivan.
2. Shivaji ordered the queen to be brought with respect and honor.
3. Queen Noora’s eyes filled with tears of love.
4. The crowd had gathered to seek blessings of their king.
5. The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments.
Provide a collective noun for each of the following:
1. a ____________ of kittens
2. a ____________ of bushes
3. a ____________ of robbers
4. a ____________ of artists
5. a _____________ of owls
6. a ____________ of drawers
7. a ____________ of grass
8. a _____________ of judges
9. a _____________ of arrows
10. a ____________ of paper
Fill in the blanks with the abstract nouns formed from the words given in brackets:
1. His eyes were red with _____________. (angry)
2. She was rewarded for her _____________ (wise) and _______________
(determined).
3. They are _________________ (child) friends and we have seen their
__________________ (friend) grow stronger over the years.
4. He could not take the ___________ (hot) of the desert.
5. It was a _____________ (please) to hear your __________ (speak).
In the following sentences, identify the abstract nouns and write them down.
1. She showed great bravery during the incident.
2. I am full of hope for the future.
3. Her kindness towards everyone is admirable.
4. He values honesty in all aspects of life.
5. She had the courage to stand up to the bully.
From the given options, select the correct abstract noun based on the sentence.
1. She showed great ___ during the incident. (Bravery, Shoes, Book)
2. The ___ of the story was fascinating. (Plot, Bed, Pen)
3. Her ___ towards everyone is admirable. (Kindness, Jacket, Desk)
4. I have ___ in his abilities. (Confidence, Laptop, Plate)
5. His ___ for music is commendable. (Passion, Ball, Chair)
Fill in the blank spaces in the sentences with suitable abstract nouns.
1. Our ___ helps us understand the difference between right and wrong.
2. My ___ for painting is keeping me busy during quarantine.
3. She showed a lot of ___ when she spoke in front of the crowd for the first time.
4. His ___ in success led him to work hard day and night.
5. Her ___ to service the community is commendable.
6.
Select the correct option to complete the following sentences.
1. She has immense ___ for art.
○ a) Hat b) Passion c) Desk
2. His ___ is extremely commendable.
○ a) Honesty b) Shoe c) Bag
3. Her ___ story touched my heart.
○ a) Inspiring b) Computer c) Pen
From the given list classify the words into concrete or abstract nouns.
Bravery, Chair, Joy, Table, Flower, Kindness, Courage, Desk, Tree, Love
Fill in the blanks with suitable abstract nouns. The adjectives, verbs or nouns given in
the brackets should offer clues.
1. He is a man of ……………………… (strong)
2. The people in this part of the country live in ………………………. (poor).
3. ……………………….. to animals is a punishable offence. (cruel)
4. He is on a ………………………. to Mecca. (pilgrim)
5. I have great …………………………. to welcome you. (please).
6. …………………………. is the best period of one’s life. (child)
7. ……………………….. should always be avoided. (waste).
8. As a parent my children’s ……………………. is of utmost importance to me. (safe).
9. As the sun went below the horizon ………………………. enveloped the planet. (dark).
10. There is no end to his ……………………….. (wicked)
Exercise 1: Identify the Noun forms
Choose whether the noun in the sentence is singular or plural.
1. The dog likes to play with his toy. (Singular/Plural)
2. She bought some new shoes. (Singular/Plural)
3. There are several books on the shelf. (Singular/Plural)
4. He gave his friend a gift. (Singular/Plural)
5. The baby is sleeping in her cradle. (Singular/Plural)
6. The children are playing in the garden. (Singular/Plural)
7. She has a beautiful flower in her hair. (Singular/Plural)
8. The doors of the car are open. (Singular/Plural)
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun in brackets.
1. There are many _____ (sheep) in the field.
2. She has three _____ (child) at home.
3. We have two _____ (antenna) on our roof.
4. I need to buy a new _____ (toothbrush).
5. There are a few _____ (mouse) in the kitchen.
6. There are many _____ (foot) prints on the path.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions
1. Mango
○ a) Mangoes b) Mango c) mangoos
2. Knife
○ a) Knives b) Knifes c) Knife
3. Glass
○ a) Glass b) Glasses c) Glass's
4. Goose
○ a) Goosesb) Geeses c) Geese
Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences by changing the nouns from singular to plural.
1. She is wearing a beautiful dress.
2. The boy is playing with his toy car.
3. There is a bird in the tree.
4. The cat is chasing its tail.
Exercise 5: Match the singular nouns to their plural form.
a) Leaf 1) Feet
b) Child 2) Men
c) Foot 3) Leaves
d) Man 4) Children
