Noun MCQs Quiz | Class 10
This quiz on Noun MCQs for Class X is designed for students studying TANGKHUL (Code 093), specifically covering Section B – Grammar. It focuses on understanding naming words, their various types, and proper usage in sentences. After attempting the questions, you can submit your answers to see your score and download a detailed answer PDF for revision.
Understanding Nouns in Tangkhul Grammar
Nouns are fundamental building blocks of any language, including Tangkhul. They are words that name a person, place, thing, or idea. Understanding different types of nouns is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
Key Concepts of Nouns:
- Common Nouns: These are general names for people, places, things, or ideas. They are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.
Examples: student, village, book, river.
- Proper Nouns: These are specific names for particular people, places, organizations, or days. They always begin with a capital letter.
Examples: Ram, Ukhrul, India, Monday.
- Collective Nouns: These nouns refer to a group of individuals, animals, or things as a single unit.
Examples: team, flock, committee, crowd, army.
- Abstract Nouns: These nouns refer to ideas, qualities, concepts, or states that cannot be perceived with the five senses. They are intangible.
Examples: love, happiness, freedom, courage, peace.
- Concrete Nouns: These nouns refer to tangible things that can be perceived with the five senses. They can be seen, heard, touched, tasted, or smelled.
Examples: table, book, water, music, flower.
- Countable Nouns: These are nouns that can be counted and have both singular and plural forms.
Examples: chair (chairs), apple (apples), student (students).
- Uncountable Nouns: These are nouns that cannot be counted individually and usually do not have a plural form. They often refer to substances, concepts, or quantities that are measured rather than counted.
Examples: water, sugar, information, advice, air.
- Material Nouns: These nouns refer to the substance or matter from which things are made.
Examples: gold, wood, plastic, cotton, water (when referring to the substance).
Nouns in Action (Usage):
Nouns typically function as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb, or the object of a preposition. Understanding their role helps in constructing clear and grammatically sound sentences.
Examples:
Subject: Tangkhul is a beautiful language.
Object of Verb: He reads a book.
Object of Preposition: She lives in Ukhrul.
Quick Revision Table:
| Noun Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Common | General name for anything | boy, city, river |
| Proper | Specific name, always capitalized | John, Delhi, Amazon |
| Collective | Names a group as one unit | team, flock, committee |
| Abstract | Names an idea, quality, or state | love, courage, peace |
| Material | Names the substance things are made of | gold, wood, water |
Practice Questions (Without Answers):
- Identify the common noun: India, City, Mumbai, Asia.
- Which word is a collective noun: Soldier, Army, Weapon, Battle?
- Find the abstract noun: Table, Chair, Freedom, Pen.
- Is “Sugar” a countable or uncountable noun?
- What type of noun is “Silver” if used as a material for jewelry?
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